A Short History of the First World War

‘The best short history of World War One that is currently available’

* Jeremy Black, Professor of History, University of Exeter *

‘An excellent introduction to this vast subject which will be accessible to those beginning to study the conflict as well as a stimulating read for more experienced scholars.’

* Brian Bond, Emeritus Professor of Military History, Kings College, London *

‘A compelling and original account that should become a set text for anyone wanting to understand the events of 1914-18.’

* James Holland, bestselling author of The Battle of Britain and Dam Busters *

‘Professor Gary Sheffield, one of the leading figures in the field, turns his considerable talent to providing the most up-to-date view of this most controversial of conflicts.  The result is history at its very best; masterfully written, engaging, and thought provoking.’

* Andrew Wiest, Founding Director of the Center for the Study of War and Society, University of Southe *

‘One of Britain’s foremost historians of the Great War offers here a clear and concise account of the great catastrophe of the 20^th Century. Drawing on an enormous knowledge of secondary literature combined with many years of immersion in the archives, the result is a masterful mix of narrative and analysis that will prove both provocative and stimulating.’

* Jeffrey Grey, Professor of History, UNSW Canberra *

‘In a book all the more impressive for its brevity, Gary Sheffield covers a remarkable amount of ground, from the war's causes to its consequences.’

* Michael Neiberg, Professor of History at the University of Southern Mississippi *

‘Gary Sheffield is one of Britain's foremost historians of the First World War – insightful, original and superbly informed.’

-- Max Hastings

'[An]iconoclastic tour de force.'

* Niall Ferguson, Sunday Telegraph on Forgotten Victory *

'Outstanding'

-- Sir Michael Howard on Forgotten Victory

'Well written and persuasive …objective and well-rounded... This scholarly rehabilitation should be the standard biography of Haig.'

* Andrew Roberts, Mail on Sunday on The Chief *

'Solid scholarship and admirable advocacy.'

* Sunday Telegraph on The Chi