First World War

The Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917-1918, which made it illegal to speak out against U.S. participation in World War I, mark one of the most controversial moments in American history. This text introduces students to the Acts, the cultural and political context in which they were passed, and the..

The Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917-1918, which made it illegal to speak out against U.S. participation in World War I, mark one of the most controversial moments in American history. This text introduces students to the Acts, the cultural and political context in which they were passed, and the..

First published in 1916, this book comprises of a set of notes by G. Lowes Dickinson on his interpretation of the causes of the First World War...

The First World War peace settlements were the most complex rearrangement of the international system ever attempted. The emergence of ethnocentric states, disputed borders, arms control and international governance are just some of the issues facing the international system today that have their or..

The First World War peace settlements were the most complex rearrangement of the international system ever attempted. The emergence of ethnocentric states, disputed borders, arms control and international governance are just some of the issues facing the international system today that have their or..

Starting with the context and origins of the war, The Great War covers the course of the conflict and its consequences for states, societies and individuals, for military science and technology, for national and international politics, and for the arts, national memory and political thought. At the ..

This revealing book illustrates how the passion for war was fostered and promoted. The author provides detailed evidence of how and why an image of Germany as a nation determined upon world hegemony was deliberately promoted by a group of British newspaper editors, proprietors and journalists. This ..

Lord Hankey was a British civil servant and the first Cabinet Secretary, a top aide to Prime Minister David Lloyd George and the War Cabinet that directed Britain in World War One. First published in 1961, this two-volume collection is a history of the Supreme Command of the war; the conduct of the ..

Lord Hankey was a British civil servant and the first Cabinet Secretary, a top aide to Prime Minister David Lloyd George and the War Cabinet that directed Britain in World War One. First published in 1961, this two-volume collection is a history of the Supreme Command of the war; the conduct of the ..

 The First World War was a pivotal event in world history, but Americans often overlook the importance of their participation in the war. The United States and the First World War provides a concise, comprehensive and engaging evaluation of the war's significance in American history by examining the..

 The First World War was a pivotal event in world history, but Americans often overlook the importance of their participation in the war. The United States and the First World War provides a concise, comprehensive and engaging evaluation of the war's significance in American history by examining the..

The origins of the First World War remain one of the greatest twentieth century historical controversies. In this debate the role of military planning in particular and of militarism in general, are a key focus of attention. Did the military wrest control from the civilians? Were the leaders of Euro..