World War I - Topic Guide

This illustrated book provides an in-depth account of World War I on the occasion of the centennial of the start of the Great War. It charts the developments of the war from a global perspective using illustrated timelines, detailed maps, and personal accounts, and includes in-depth profiles of the key generals and political leaders and full-color photo galleries showcasing the weapons, inventions, and new technologies that altered the course of history.

Offering exhaustive coverage, detailed analyses, and the latest historical interpretations of events, this expansive, five-volume encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and detailed reference source on the First World War available today. * Provides comprehensive coverage of the causes of the war that allows readers to fully understand the complex origins of such a monumental conflict * Supplies detailed analyses and explanations of the events before, during, and after World War I, such as how the results of the war set the stage for the global Great Depression of the 1930s, as well as detailed biographical data on key military and civilian individuals during World War I * Includes a chronologically organized document volume that enables students to examine the sources of historical information firsthand * Covers all key battles, land and sea, and their impacts, as well as the critical technological developments that affected the war's outcomes

Chronicles the major battles of World War I, from the Marne in 1914 to Ypres in 1917, and includes photos, illustrations, diagrams, and a time line.

An overview of the causes of World War I, and includes photos, maps, and a time line.