The book focuses on the "trinity" of war: government policy, military activity, and the "passions of the people". Key themes include:
Michael Howard's (originally published as part of the Very Short Introductions series) is a highly regarded, concise history that distills the complex "Great War" into a manageable narrative. Core Content & Themes
The bloodbaths at Verdun and the Somme.
Extension of the conflict into new fronts.
The book focuses on the "trinity" of war: government policy, military activity, and the "passions of the people". Key themes include:
Michael Howard's (originally published as part of the Very Short Introductions series) is a highly regarded, concise history that distills the complex "Great War" into a manageable narrative. Core Content & Themes
The bloodbaths at Verdun and the Somme.
Extension of the conflict into new fronts.
