World War I: The Essential Reference Guide

The Essential Reference Guide

Nonfiction, History, Military, World War II

• ISBN: 9781440841224
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication: May 16, 2016
• Imprint: ABC-CLIO
• Language: English

With its authoritative reference entries, multiple introductory and perspective essays, primary source documents, detailed chronology, and bibliography, this single-volume reference provides all the key information readers need to understand this monumental conflict.

• Includes perspective essays on such widely debated topics as what was the primary cause of World War I and whether the conflict made World War II inevitable

• Supplies important primary source documents—such as the Balfour Declaration and the Zimmermann Telegram—that serve to put historical events into clearer context for students

• Provides essential reference material for students, including entries on all the key events, people, and organizations, as well as a detailed chronology, key images, and maps