Description
Barbara W. Tuchman masterfully chronicles the tumultuous quarter-century preceding World War I, an era defined by unprecedented change and stark social contrasts. Through vivid portraits of European aristocracy, anarchists, artists, and burgeoning socialist movements, she illuminates the forces that propelled the world toward global conflict. Tuchman's signature blend of impeccable scholarship and literary flair brings to life the declining Edwardian age, the fervor of the Dreyfus Affair, and the profound cultural shifts that culminated in a tragic epoch's end. This sweeping narrative offers a rich, accessible background to the Great War, exploring the profound impact of nationalism, social upheaval, and political intrigue on the eve of a world transformed.
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paperback
Blackstone Audiobooks
Published Jan 1, 2005
ISBN: 9780786180134
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First Published
1966
Language
eng
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