The Story of the Great War (Vol. 1-8) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete EditionBy Various Authors
Length155h 1m
About this audiobook
The Story of the Great War (Vol. 1–8) is an expansive contemporary chronicle of the First World War, tracing the conflict from its diplomatic origins and early campaigns through the vast military, political, and human upheavals that reshaped the modern world. Written in a formal, documentary style, the work combines narrative history, military reporting, official statements, maps, and eyewitness-inflected detail. Its literary context is that of early twentieth-century war historiography: urgent, comprehensive, and shaped by proximity to events rather than retrospective detachment. Published under the collective authorship of "Various Authors," the series reflects the collaborative nature of wartime historical writing. Its contributors drew upon journalism, military dispatches, public records, and contemporary analysis to produce a panoramic account for readers seeking to understand an unprecedented global catastrophe as it unfolded. This multiplicity of voices gives the work both breadth and immediacy, revealing how the war was interpreted by informed observers of its own era. This set is recommended for readers interested in World War I, historical documentation, and the evolution of modern war narrative. Though later scholarship has revised many perspectives, these volumes remain valuable as a window into contemporary understanding, patriotic sentiment, and the intellectual atmosphere of a world at war.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length155 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 10, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Volume 1
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6Table of Contents
7WHAT THE WAR MEANS TO AMERICA By MAJOR GENERAL LEONARD WOOD, U. S. A.
8NAVAL LESSONS OF THE WAR By REAR ADMIRAL AUSTIN M. KNIGHT, U. S. N.
9THE WORLD'S WAR By FREDERICK PALMER
10THE THEATRES OF THE WAR'S CAMPAIGNS By F. H. SIMONDS
11THE WAR CORRESPONDENT By ARTHUR RUHL
12PART I—INDIRECT CAUSES OF THE WAR
13CHAPTER I
14CHAPTER II
15CHAPTER III
16CHAPTER IV
17CHAPTER V
18CHAPTER VI
19CHAPTER VII
20CHAPTER VIII
21CHAPTER IX
22CHAPTER X
23CHAPTER XI
24PART II—THE BALKANS
25CHAPTER XIII
26CHAPTER XIV
27CHAPTER XV
28CHAPTER XVI
29CHAPTER XVII
30CHAPTER XVIII
31CHAPTER XIX
32PART III—DIRECT CAUSES OF THE WAR
33CHAPTER XXI
34CHAPTER XXII
35CHAPTER XXIII
36CHAPTER XXIV
37CHAPTER XXV
38CHAPTER XXVI
39CHAPTER XXVII
40PART IV—DIPLOMATIC PAPERS RELATING TO THE ORIGIN OF THE WAR, COLLATED FROM THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
41LIST OF SOVEREIGNS AND DIPLOMATS
42REPORT OF M. CAMBON IN 1913
43THE ASSASSINATION OF THE AUSTRIAN ARCHDUKE
44ATTEMPTS AT MEDIATION
45THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN NOTE TO SERBIA
46CHRONOLOGICAL ARRANGEMENT OF DATES FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1914 (pt. 1)
47CHRONOLOGICAL ARRANGEMENT OF DATES FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1914 (pt. 2)
48CHRONOLOGICAL ARRANGEMENT OF DATES FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1914 (pt. 3)
49Volume 2
50Table of Contents
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