The War to End All Wars: The Story of World War I

by Jack Batten

Book Overview

A brilliant, concise history of The War to End All Wars. In the decade leading up to 1914, Europe had never known such prosperity. But the times were not good enough for the continent's most powerful nations: Germany wanted a navy that matched England's; Russia wanted an army as large and as disciplined as Germany's; the Austro-Hungarian Empire wanted more respect; and England felt compelled to teach the others about civilized relations. How terrible...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887768792
• ISBN13: 9780887768798
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.1" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9