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1914: Why the World Went to War

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One of Penguin's bestselling non-fiction authors, Niall Ferguson has been hailed as the most brilliant historian of his generation for his fresh, provocative and controversial approach to subjects ranging from money to empires. This extract has been specially selected and adapted from Ferguson's bestselling The Pity of War , a radical reassessment of the First World War that exploded many myths surrounding the conflict.

Language: English

Pages: 56

Format: Paperback

Release: May 06, 2005

ISBN 13: 9780141022208

1914: Why the World Went to War

0/5 ( ratings)

One of Penguin's bestselling non-fiction authors, Niall Ferguson has been hailed as the most brilliant historian of his generation for his fresh, provocative and controversial approach to subjects ranging from money to empires. This extract has been specially selected and adapted from Ferguson's bestselling The Pity of War , a radical reassessment of the First World War that exploded many myths surrounding the conflict.

Language: English

Pages: 56

Format: Paperback

Release: May 06, 2005

ISBN 13: 9780141022208

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