by Michael Howard · Editorial Crítica · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788491998419
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The First World War remains in the collective memory as 'the Great War'; everything related to it arouses wide interest, and books dedicated to its study increase year by year. This book by Sir Michael Howard, described by Max Hastings as 'the best of living military historians,' is undoubtedly the best synthesis of its history published to date. The author frames the conflict within the context of the political struggles of its time, but pays the greatest attention to the combat itself, as 'once the war has begun, events on the battlefield determine what happens on the home front.' Explaining these events requires synthesizing a vast literature and addressing issues that are still controversial and debated. This is something only a master like Howard could achieve, whose book, in the opinion of another great specialist like John Keegan, 'is a model of what a great historian who is also a good writer can achieve.'
Michael Howard is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and founder of the film company Invisible Productions.
