The First World War in 100 Objects The Story of the Great War Told Through the Objects that Shaped It

by Sheffield, Gary

• ISBN13: 9780233004693
• ISBN10: 0233004696
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-11-01
• Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group

Summary

The First World War was one of the seminal events in world history. This book offers a unique perspective on the world's first truly global conflict. It traces its history through the examination of both public and office items such as the Railway carriage where the the Armistice was signed, Siegfried Sasson's letter of protest, the football kicked by the 8th East Surreys on the Somme and personal objects like the Queen's chocolate box given to troops in 1914. Fully illustrated, each object will be accompanied by approximately 500 words of text that will give the item context and highlight its significance.

Author Biography

Professor Garry Sheffield was appointed Chair of War Studies at the University of Birmingham in 2006, having previously taught as a Professor of Modern History at King's College, London. His other books include Inside Power, A Short History of the First World War, and War on the Western Front.