The First World War in 100 Objects

By Peter Doyle

Book Overview

World War I in 100 Objects by Peter Doyle is a dynamic social history and perfect gift for history lovers.

General readers and history buffs alike have made bestsellers of books like A History of the World in 100 Objects. In that tradition, this handsome commemorative volume gives a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal and volatile events of modern history.

In World War I in 100 Objects, military historian Peter Doyle shares a fascinating collection of items, from patriotic badges worn by British citizens to field equipment developed by the United States. Beautifully photographed, each item is accompanied by the unique story it tells about the war, its strategy, its innovations, and the people who fought it.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142181595
• ISBN13: 9780142181591
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Plume Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher