The Great War and the Making of the Modern World

The Great War and the Making of the Modern WorldThe Great War and the Making of the Modern World by Jeremy Black
ISBN: 9780826440938
Published by A&C Black on May 19th 2011
Genres: History, Modern, 20th Century, Military, World War I
Pages: 337

Len's Summary: Takes the position that WWI was a global war of imperialism rather than simply a European conflict.

Avoiding Armageddon: From the Great War to the Fall of France, 1918-40

Avoiding Armageddon: From the Great War to the Fall of France, 1918-40Avoiding Armageddon: From the Great War to the Fall of France, 1918-40 by Jeremy Black
ISBN: 9781441157133
Published by A&C Black on July 5th 2012
Genres: History, Military, World War II
Pages: 304

Len's Summary: The First World War spawned any number of new limited wars, civil wars and insurrections all of which are summarized here with analysis of evolving weapons and tactics, as well as great power politics. He author finds the 1920s and 30s presented geo-political-strategic conundrums very similar to those we grapple with today.