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The Guns of August

Book • 1962

Barbara W. Tuchman

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.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

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Salvatore Mercogliano

Mentioned in 19 episodes

Recommended by

Jared Kushner

; it influenced his approach to diplomacy.

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

Tom Holland

, highlighting President Kennedy's interest in the book and its lessons for the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Mentioned by

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as an incredibly popular book about WWI.

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in the context of Hemingway's recruitment by the Comintern.

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Recommended by

Mike Duncan

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

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

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

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Mentioned by

Jeffrey Rosen

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

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Mentioned by

Alex Churchill

as a beautifully written book about great people stalking the corridors of power.

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Mentioned by

Todd Rose

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

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Mentioned by

Saifedean Ammous

in relation to a passage describing the funeral of Edward VII.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in relation to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Mentioned by

Salvatore Mercogliano

as the book that inspired him to become a historian.

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Mentioned by

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in the context of World War I and communication technologies.

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Mentioned by

Tom Hanks

as an author whose books he has tried to read but couldn't finish.

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Mentioned by Conan O'Brien as a compelling book about the start of World War I.

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O.G. Rose

as a must-read for understanding the start of World War I.

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