The World Crisis, Volume 1 (of 6) by Winston Churchill
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| Author | Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965 |
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| Title | The World Crisis, Volume 1 (of 6) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The World Crisis, Volume 1 (of 6)" by Winston S. Churchill is a historical account written in the early 20th century that chronicles the events leading up to and including World War I, particularly focusing on the naval and military strategies of Britain during this tumultuous period. It captures Churchill's insights and experiences while he served as First Lord of the Admiralty, detailing Britain's strategies and decisions as tensions escalated among the great powers of Europe. The opening of the book presents a preface where Churchill discusses his unique perspective and responsibility during the pre-war years, reflecting on his tenure at the Admiralty from 1911 to 1915. He addresses the significant naval operations and challenges faced by Britain amid rising tensions with Germany, as well as the contrasting accounts from various military leaders and historians. The beginning sets a tone of accountability and determination, as he strives to present a candid narrative supported by direct evidence from his records. Themes of naval strategy, political maneuvering, and the catastrophic consequences of missteps are intertwined, painting a vivid picture of the time leading up to the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59794 |
| Release Date | Jun 23, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 394 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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