ABSTRACT

 This new Companion covers one of the most devastating conflicts in modern history.  The Great War traumatised a generation and shaped the whole of the twentieth century. Speaking as loudly as any first-hand account, the facts and figures laid out in this volume reveal the sheer massive destruction caused by the war. Covering all aspects of the conflict from its origins and course to the peace settlements and the crises they generated, Colin Nicolson unravels historical controversies and also considers the social, cultural and economic consequences of the war for the whole of Europe. Containing all the essential facts and figures this Companion will be greatly welcomed by teachers, academics and students alike.

section Section One|13 pages

Alliances and Agreements

section Section Two|23 pages

Crises and Confrontations

section Section Three|26 pages

Europe on the Brink

section Section Four|28 pages

The July Crisis

section Section Five|35 pages

Battle Fronts

section Section Six|47 pages

Home Fronts

section Section Seven|30 pages

Diplomatic Warfare

section Section Eight|20 pages

War Aims and Peace Efforts

section Section Nine|16 pages

Emergent Nations

section Section Ten|9 pages

Settlements and Costs

section Section Eleven|28 pages

Biographical Sketches

section Section Twelve|20 pages

Bibliographical Survey

section Section Thirteen|29 pages

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