The Great War and its Aftermath 1914.1921

2. Revised Auflage 2001
ISBN: 978-0-521-00090-1
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 175 mm x 248 mm, Gewicht: 629 g

Reihe: Cambridge Senior History

The Great War and Its Aftermath, 1914–1921 is a new edition of a popular Stage 5 text, revised and extended to cater for the new syllabus in NSW, and now incorporates the peacetime as well as the war. It examines the background events, the battles and the outcomes of one of the most significant conflicts in modern times. Beginning with an overview of Europe and its empires and autocrats, The Great War and Its Aftermath, 1914–1921 focuses upon the reasons for the outbreak of war in 1914 and the nature of the conflict over the following four years. Students are shown the world of the soldiers and leaders of the Great Powers while coming to understand the impact of the war upon the home fronts of both sides. The text concludes with a discussion of the reasons behind the Allied victory and an analysis of the peace settlement.

Autoren/Hrsg.

McAndrew, Mark

Thomas, David

Cummins, Philip

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; Introduction - examining historical sources; The Great War - a general chronology; 1. The world at the start of the 20th century; 2. Assassination at Sarajevo; 3. Causes of tension - Nationalism; 4. Causes of tension - Colonialism to 1914; 5. Causes of tension - the arms race; 6. Causes of tension - the Alliance System; 7. War Plans; 8. International crises 1870–1914; 9. The Balkans; 10. Countdown to war; 11. Historians' views; 12. Exercises in historical enquiry - the causes of the Great War; 13. The development of stalemate on the Western Front in 1914; 14. Strategies and the Western Front 1914–1918 - attempts to break the stalemate; 15. Weapons, technology and tactics on the Western Front; 16. The Commanders on the Western Front; 17. The trench experience; 18. Mutiny and desertion; 19. Exercises in historical enquiry - the war in Western Europe; 20. Beyond the trenches - sea and air; 21. Beyond the trenches - the Home Fronts; 22. Beyond the trenches - literature and art; 23. Exercises in historical enquiry - the Home Fronts; 24. Allied victory and German defeat; 25. Making and keeping the peace; 26. Exercises in historical enquiry - making and keeping the peace; Glossary; Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Thomas, David
David Thomas teaches at Cranbrook School and is a highly respected history author.

McAndrew, Mark
Mark McAndrew teaches at Cranbrook School and is a highly respected history author.

Cummins, Philip
Philip Cummins is Director of Academic Studies at Frensham School and a highly respected history author.