In His Own Words

Tag: WWI history

  • DK Eyewitness World War I

    DK Eyewitness World War I

    Review: DK Books are so good, so, so good and this was no exception. If you’re not familiar with the DK Eyewitness series they are a series of books designed as they say, “for young curious minds”. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, charts and artwork they give you a deep insight into the subject in an… Read more

  • The Guns of August

    The Guns of August

    Review: An absolutely pivotal work of history. It won a Pulitzer and there is no doubt why. You feel engaged with the characters and involved in the action. While following all the military maneuvers can be confusing, the narrative drives you along past this. For students of the Great War this is considered a must… Read more

  • WWI Definitive Visual History

    WWI Definitive Visual History

    Review: A complete, definitive, visual history of the Great War. The book is a triumph of visuals and text that tell in general and in detail the epic story from Sarajevo to Versailles. Overall rating: How I discovered or acquired this book: Noteworthy experiences while reading this book: Check out author’s other books? Recommend this… Read more