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Originally Posted by oldlithgow
 The Guns of August are soon to be heard. |
I have just finished reading a book which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1962 by Barbara W Tuchman titled “The Guns of August” ISBN 0-345-47609-3.
It is an historical documented listing of the build up and result of the assassination of Grand Duke Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, before and after their death.
It recalls the stories from all sides, be it German, Russian, French, British or any other country involved in World War One.
Essentially it is a military history of the first month of the First World War.
BUT be warned, you will need a BIG dictionary to fully understand the text.There were so many unknown words to me that I sat with a large Webster’s Dictionary to assist me to understand her prose.
I now have a much better understanding of the events leading up to WWI and the parts played by the countries and leaders involved.
Regards Rick.