
Lost Words World War I
The Bloodiest Battle Ever Fought
Nicholas Saunders(Author)
Ticktock Books (Publisher)
Published on 5. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-84898-695-4 (ISBN)
Description
World War I transports you back to a time when the world was at war, and lets you experience the drama for yourself. Learn about the road to conflict, and the men and women that helped the world get back on its feet again. Packed with first-hand accounts including interviews, official speeches, poems and letters, Lost Words lets you experience the past through the words of the people who helped make history. Powerful and insightful, the Lost Words series provides an intimate perspective on life through a difficult period in history. Combining popular culture excerpts with primary-source material such as interviews with people who were actually there, official enquiries into events and letters to friends and relatives, these books offer a first-hand account of life during history's hardest times. The hardships, tragedies and survival stories of each period are described in vivid and authentic detail. A must-buy for all history enthusiasts who want to know how things really were.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
Colour
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
214 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84898-695-4 (9781848986954)
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Content
Introduction 4-7 Chapter 1 Early History: The Starting Point 8-13 Chapter 2 Build-Up: The War Begins 14-19 Chapter 3 The Crisis Deepens: Mass Slaughter 20-25 Chapter 4 Climax and Aftermath: End of the Conflict 26-29 Chapter 5 Popular Culture: The War in the Media 30-33 Chapter 6 Latest Developments: The War in Context 34-39 Chapter 7 Major Figures: Men of the War 40-43 Glossary 44-45 Index 46-47 Acknowledgements 48