| Author |
March, Francis A., Jr., 1863-1928 |
| Author |
Beamish, Richard J. (Richard Joseph), 1867-1945 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
March, Peyton Conway, 1864-1955 |
| Photographer |
Hare, James H., 1856-1946 |
| Photographer |
Thompson, Donald C., 1885-1947 |
| Title |
History of the World War, Volume 1 (of 7) : An authentic narrative of the world's greatest war
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| Original Publication |
New York: Leslie-Judge Company, 1918.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, Ed Leckert, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"“History of the World War, Volume 1 (of 7): An Authentic Narrative of the World’s Greatest War” by Francis A. March is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the events and narratives surrounding World War I, detailing the causes, key battles, and outcomes through a comprehensive examination of military strategies and geopolitical dynamics. The account seeks to provide factual, orderly descriptions of the conflict, emphasizing the perspectives of the United States and its allies." "The opening of the narrative establishes the context of the war's conclusion following the Armistice signed on November 11, 1918. It emphasizes the tremendous scale of the conflict and the Allied forces' efforts, particularly highlighting the United States' entry into the war as a significant turning point. Furthermore, it lays the groundwork for discussing the motivations driving the war, detailing how multiple nations were drawn into the conflict as they rallied against German militarism. The author expresses a clear intent to present historical events without delving into speculative conclusions, setting the tone for a work focused on accuracy and clarity in recounting the war's complex history." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74726 |
| Release Date |
Nov 12, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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