The War to End All Wars
The Story of World War I
$52.14
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2009
Summary
A brilliant, concise history of The War to End All Wars.In the decade leading up to 1914, Europe had never known such prosperity. But the times were not good enough for the continent’s most powerful nations- Germany wanted a navy that matched England’s; Russia wanted an army as large and as disciplined as Germany’s; the Austro-Hungarian Empire wanted more respect; and England felt compelled to teach the others about civilized relations. How terrible could a war be?In this riveting account of …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780887768798 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0887768792 |
| Author: | Jack Batten |
| Publisher: | Tundra Books |
| Imprint: | Tundra Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2009 |
| Weight: | 726g |
| Dimensions: | 262mm x 216mm x 15mm |
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Praise for The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone:“…fast-paced, deeply researched and fresh…vividly readable… brilliantly done!”— Norma Fleck JuryPraise for Silent in an Evil Time: The Brave War of Edith Cavell:“Jack Batten has written an interesting and thought-provoking biography of this remarkable and courageous woman…Highly Recommended.”— CM Magazine
About The Author
Jack Batten
Jack Batten was a lawyer but has become a well-known author, journalist, reviewer, and radio personality. He has written over thirty books, including biographies, crime novels, and books about sports. He has written for magazines as varied as Chatelaine and Rolling Stone. His book The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone- The Story of Tom Longboat received Canada’s most important prize for children’s nonfiction, the Norma Fleck Award. Jack Batten lives in Toronto.
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