First World War for Dummies

By: Dr. Sean Lang

Narrated by: Nigel Patterson

From the Somme to Gallipoli to the home front, First World War for Dummies provides an authoritative, accessible, and engaging introduction to the War to End All Wars. It takes a global perspective of this global conflict, proving insight into the actions and motivations of the participants and how each nation's story fits into the wider one.

Coverage also includes: the origins of the war and a snapshot of what the world looked like at the beginning of the 20th century; the battles of Western Europe, and action in the Southern and Eastern Fronts; the war at home - the civilian war, propaganda, opposition, politics, protests, and more; 1918: The German spring offensive, the Allied success, and the beginning of the end; and the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, and the effect on the future.

First World War for Dummies is the go-to source for listeners seeking to learn more about the fundamental event of the 20th century.

©2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (P)2019 Tantor

History from a non USA perspective

I am enjoying this book. I do already know some WWI history from the American point of view. This book is giving a different perspective and much better background information. More importantly it doesn’t start with: Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot. That statement is massively overused. Don’t skip forward or around too much despite being told it’s okay to do so. You’ll miss something you probably didn’t know.

Richard's review

Great audio. Educational, moving and powerful. Great job. Inspiring to learn and fosters renew interest to learn more. Well done.