BOOKS
Gilbert, Martin.
The First World War. Volume I: From the origins of the war to Verdun and the Somme (1914-1916). Volume II: The widening war to remembrance and aftermath (1917-1919).
London, The Folio Society, 2011
€ 49.50
Bound, decorated cloth with slipcase, xxviii+ix+9maps+708pp., illustr. in color and b/w., in good condition (slipcase and bindings with some traces of use on the edges, name and date in pencil on first and last page).
Itemnummer 15891 
This book is a comprehensive and poignant account of one of the most devastating conflicts in human history. Gilbert meticulously details the causes, key battles, and global impact of World War I, while bringing the human experience of soldiers and civilians to life through personal letters, diaries, and testimonies. With clear and accessible prose, this book offers both an in-depth analysis and a deeply moving narrative of the war that shaped the 20th century. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the Great War and its enduring legacy.