{"product_id":"the-first-world-war-a-very-short-introduction","title":"The First World War: A Very Short Introduction","description":"By the time the First World War ended in 1918, eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known.\n\nThis Very Short Introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the Great War--from the state of Europe in 1914, to the role of the US, the collapse of Russia, and the eventual surrender of the Central Powers. Examining how and why the war was fought, as well as the historical controversies that still surround the war, Michael Howard also looks at how peace was ultimately made, and describes the potent legacy of resentment left to Germany.\n\nAbout the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0199205590\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0199205590.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Howard, Michael\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41445980799034,"sku":"DBV.0199205590.G","price":4.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0199205590-0.jpg?v=1780696333","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-first-world-war-a-very-short-introduction","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}