This is the first book that analyzes the transnational impact of the Great War simultaneously on two countries, Spain and Argentina, that remained neutral throughout the conflict. Both countries were very relevant in the conception of propaganda and policies of belligerent countries such as France, Germany and Great Britain and showed that the conflict had a global influence and affected deeply local political and cultural processes, even in areas geographically distant from the trenches. Within this framework, this book is focused on three aspects that are analyzed dynamically throughout the whole war from a transnational perspective: neutrality as a space of dispute between pro-Allies and pro-German sectors and its relation with local politics, the debate about what positions should be assumed in order to guarantee a world without war, and the polemics on the ideas of nations and supra-nations (Hispanism, Latinism, Pan-Americanism). The conclusions of the book highlight that the radicalization that exploded in 1917 in both countries was fundamental in shaping the political radicalization of the last months of the conflict and the postwar period. As happened in Europe, the Great War did not finish in 1918 and its traces continued in the 1920s and 1930s.

Readers will learn all about World War I, or the Great War, in this appealing Spanish-translated book that highlights how the war began in Europe as a military rivalry between France and Germany. The intriguing facts, engaging sidebars, and supportive text work in conjunction with the impressive images and colorful scrapbook layout to teach readers about such WWI topics as neutrality, alliances, propaganda, liberty bonds, communism, and how General John Pershing led Americans in the war.

Readers will learn all about World War I, also known as the Great War, in this appealing Spanish-translated title, which highlights how the war began in Europe as a military rivalry between France and Germany. The intriguing facts, engaging sidebars, and supportive text work in conjunction with the impressive images and colorful scrapbook layout to teach readers about such WWI topics as neutrality, alliances, propaganda, liberty bonds, communism, and how General John Pershing led Americans in the war. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title.

Eyewitness accounts that provide primary source information about World War I combine with fact boxes and overview analysis to give a comprehensive look at the Great War.

El mejor libro sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial. En el verano de 1914, una oleada de violencia masiva se desató en Europa. La guerra que entonces empezaba tuvo repercusiones globales, destruyendo cuatro imperios y cobrándose millones de vidas. Este conflicto marcó incluso a los países victoriosos durante toda una generación, y todavía hoy seguimos viviendo bajo su sombra. En este riguroso análisis, David Stevenson reexamina las causas, el transcurso y el impacto de esta «guerra que acabará con todas las guerras», situándola en el contexto de su época y revelando sus conflictos ocultos. Su libro presenta una historia internacional, que incorpora las nuevas perspectivas ofrecidas por las investigaciones más recientes. Asimismo, aporta respuestas convincentes a la pregunta clave de cómo de desarrolló esta terrible lucha: respuestas que siguen siendo inquietantemente relevantes en nuestra época. Reseñas: «Sublime.» Ian Kershaw «Si solo quieres leer un libro sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial, que sea 1914-1918.» The Washington Times «El libro de David Stevenson es el bueno.» Niall Ferguson «Estahistoria del conflicto de 1914-1918 supera a todas las demás. Es rigurosa, erudita y completa.» The Independent «La historia más completa y accesible que jamás se haya escrito sobre la guerra.» The New Yorker «Un libro que perdurará.» The Daily Telegraph «No es solo un libro espectacular sobre historia, también es un poderoso mensaje de alarma.» History Today «Magistral [...] ambicioso [...] aporta nuevas perspectivas para la comprensión del conflicto y sus terribles consecuencias.» Literary Review «El pasado suele ser un país tan distinto al nuestro que necesitamos la orientación de alguien que ya lo haya visitado. Stevenson es una guía impecable.» London Review of Books

A history of World War I that includes time lines, maps, pictures, and primary source material.