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Mentioned in 22 episodes
The Guns of August
Book • 1962
In this landmark account, Barbara W. Tuchman re-creates the first month of World War I, tracing the events from the funeral of Edward VII to the battles on the Western and Eastern fronts.
The book focuses on the political machinations and military strategies that led to the outbreak of war, highlighting the roles of key players and the inevitability of the conflict.
Tuchman's narrative is known for its comprehensive and engaging portrayal of the period, making it a classic in historical literature.
The book focuses on the political machinations and military strategies that led to the outbreak of war, highlighting the roles of key players and the inevitability of the conflict.
Tuchman's narrative is known for its comprehensive and engaging portrayal of the period, making it a classic in historical literature.
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; it influenced his approach to diplomacy.


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as an incredibly popular book about WWI.


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as the best book on the beginning of World War I.


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as a book that influenced President Kennedy's understanding of the Cuban Missile Crisis.


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as the first book he read about World War I, which made the topic exciting to him as a child.


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in the context of Robert Kennedy's reading habits and his use of ancient sources.


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as an older book with a really incredible thesis about World War I.


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, referencing a photo created in the style of it.

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