The War to End All WarsBy Russell Freedman
Clarion Books, 2010. 176 pgs. Young Adult Nonfiction
Award-winning author Freedman provides an overview of World War I. He describes the situations that led to the outbreak of the war, the progression of the war (or lack thereof, as the opposing forces were locked in trench warfare), and how the peace treaty actually set the world up for the next world war. Including archival photographs, a few maps, and first person quotes, Freedman's book is both entertaining and informative. A great resource for anyone wanting to brush up on history.
AE
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Freedman’s writing style, which intermixed personal accounts of the soldiers with the text, made you feel as if you were in the trenches with the men, the rats, and the muck. He gave enough information to let you know what is going on both sides of the war (which sadly was not the war to end all wars) but not so much that readers get bogged down in the details. I enjoyed listening to the book so much that I picked up the book to see the photographs that accompany the text. Whether you listen to the book or read it, this is a great book for both teens and adults wanting a basic understanding of the First World War.
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