The Great War: The Causes And The Waging Of It (1917)

By Theodore Dehon Jervey

Book Overview

The Great War: The Causes And The Waging Of It, written by Theodore Dehon Jervey in 1917, is a comprehensive account of the events leading up to World War I and the war itself. The book explores the complex political and social factors that contributed to the outbreak of the war, including the alliances between European nations, the arms race, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.Jervey also provides a detailed analysis of the military strategies and tactics used by the major powers during the war, including the use of trench warfare and the introduction of new technologies such as tanks and airplanes. He describes the major battles and campaigns of the war, including the Battle of the Marne and the Battle of Jutland.Throughout the book, Jervey offers his own opinions and interpretations of the events, drawing on his experience as a lawyer and historian. He also includes primary source documents such as letters, speeches, and official reports to provide a firsthand account of the war.Overall, The Great War: The Causes And The Waging Of It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the causes and consequences of World War I.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164839349
• ISBN13: 9781164839347
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"