Reckless Misfortune : The Century We Inherited from the First World War / Christopher Blake.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blake, Christopher R. L., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1914-1918--Influence.

World War, 1914-1918.

World War, 1914-1918--Social aspects.

War and society--History--20th century.

War and society.

Europe--History--20th century.

Europe.

United States--History--20th century.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (199 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Macon, Georgia : Mercer University Press, [2021]

Summary:

The book explores the far-reaching consequences of the First World War, examining its origins, events, and enduring impact on global history. It reflects on the war's devastating human cost, the transformative societal and political changes it instigated, and the uncertainties surrounding its causes and aftermath. The author delves into the complexities of the conflict, its role in shaping the 20th century, and how different generations and nations have interpreted its legacy. Intended for historians, scholars, and general readers interested in understanding the profound effects of the Great War, the book situates the conflict within a broader historical context, highlighting its significance as both a historical enigma and a pivotal event in modern history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Title Page

Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

Part One: Calamity

1. Unto the Fourth Generation

2. An Ominous Dawn, a Perilous Dusk

3. A World of Progress and Order: Redux

4. A Disagreeable Agreement

5. If the War Goes On...

Part Two: Consequence

6. Fanfare for the Common Man

7. Make Germany Great Again

8. A Peculiar British Story

9. And the Walls Came Tumbling Down

10. Brave New World

Part Three: Conscience

11. Known Unto God

12. A Silent Night, a Deafening Century

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Other Format:

Print version: Blake, Christopher Reckless Misfortune

ISBN:

9780881468144

OCLC:

1482267917