The Guns Of August by Barbara Tuchman, Dell Publishing, Paperback 1971

Description: Description The Guns of August by Barbara TuchmanDell Contemporary Classic PaperbackVintage 1971 Acceptable Condition - From our HouseholdNormal wear and tear from age. Pages on edge are discolored. All pages intact with no writing or marks. Synopsis:An epic narrative based on events in Berlin, Paris, London, and St. Petersburg during the first month of World War IFrom the Publisher:To many people, W.W.I seems like ancient history. To me, it is the most fascinating of wars. It is when the modern world began, or, in Barbara Tuchman's opinion, when the 19th Century ended. My late Great Uncle Jimmy, a Brit, joined the Army at the age of 16 by lying that he was 18 after being encouraged to do so by a recruiter. Where did they send him? To Ireland, to train horses for the cavalry! This was the same war that saw the debut of the airplane, submarine, tank, poison gas, machine gun, flamethrower, and hand grenade! In this Pulitzer Prize-winning history, Tuchman writes about the turning point of the year 1914--the month leading up to the war and the first month of the war. This was the last gasp of the Gilded Age, of Kings and Kaisers and Czars, of pointed or plumed hats, colored uniforms, and all the pomp and romance that went along with war. How quickly it all changed, and how horrible it became. Tuchman is masterful at portraying this abrupt change from 19th to 20th Century. And how she manages to make the story utterly suspenseful, when we already know the outcome, is the mark of a great writer, and a classic volume of history More high quality items are listed daily, so be sure to bookmark our store and check back often! Terms of SaleAll defects (if any) are notedPlease keep in mind that all monitors display colors differentlyFinal sale I will respond to all inquiries with a prompt and specific answer. Positive feedback is always appreciated, as it lets me know that you have received the item and the transaction was completed successfully! If there is a problem, please contact me before leaving feedback. I will work very hard to resolve all issues. ShippingI ship all my items by USPS with delivery confirmation and ship immediately after a cleared payment. Contact UsI want you to be happy with your purchase! Please contact us via the eBay email link if you have any questions

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