Pervaia mirovaia voina. Katastrofa 1914 goda - Kheistings M.

Each book by the major historian and writer Sir Max Hastings becomes an event. The author is known for his meticulous approach to research, using a huge number of sources and excellent style. British by origin, he is invariably politically incorrect about the stupidity of his and other people's warlords. To the mistakes, miscalculations and complacency of politicians leading humanity to hell on earth, as it was in 1914, one of the bloodiest in world history. On the eve of the centenary of the First World War, Max Hastings examines the causes of the disaster, naming Germany and Austria-Hungary as the main culprits of the conflict. In front of us unfolds a majestic battle canvas on the Western and Eastern fronts. We are witnessing diplomatic negotiations and military actions, we are getting acquainted with hundreds of testimonies of contemporaries - from the greatest military leaders, writers and doctors to ordinary soldiers, sailors and "civilian" residents. Bright, dynamic narrative creates a sense of presence and involvement and can capture not only fans of historical research and military memoirs.