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Document Type: | Book |
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All Authors / Contributors: |
Spencer Tucker |
ISBN: | 1851094202 9781851094202 |
OCLC Number: | 162257288 |
Awards: | Winner of 2006 Outstanding Reference Source 2006 (United States) Winner of Editor's Choice 2006 2007 (United States) Winner of Outstanding Academic Title 2006 2007 (United States) |
Description: | XLVIII, 371 Seiten : Illustrationen, Karten |
Responsibility: | Spencer C. Tucker, ed. ... |
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"The Encyclopedia of World War I is highly recommended for both university and high school libraries." - Journal of Military History "Overall, this set is an outstanding contribution to reference works on the Great War, particularly useful for academic and research libraries." - Booklist "This encyclopedia is not only an excellent reference source for secondary and undergraduate students and the general reader, but its many special features make it a useful starting point for advanced researchers. It is highly recommended for public and academic libraries." - American Reference Books Annual "In 1,200 alphabetical entries covering major personalities, events, treaties, and sociopolitical issues of the time, this set purports to become 'the definitive reference on a struggle whose aftershocks are still being felt.' . . . This encyclopedia clearly shows how World War I is the hub of modern world history and culture. . . . Overall, this set is an outstanding contribution to reference works on the Great War, particularly useful for academic and research libraries." - Booklist, Starred Review "Specialty collections at the high school or college level as well as those seeking one high-quality comprehensive reference on the topic of World War I will want to make the definitive Encyclopedia of World War I: A Political, Social, and Military History the acquisition of choice. . . . Very highly recommended." - California Bookwatch "This five-volume reference is thoughtfully prepared and will be useful to a wide audience." - Reference & Research Book News Read more...

