This book was presented to the Collection by Mrs Irene Badsworth, in memory of her late husband. The price quoted is our estimate of its value.
The publishers describe this book as a masterpiece of succinct narrative, providing the overview required to follow the motives and reactions of those involved, so enabling thew reader to follow the strategy and tactics.
The author usefully comments on how the war was concluded, the literature it created, and also debates the question - "was it avoidable?".
It is , therefore, quite a useful tool for anyone beginning an interest in the war.