Spencer C Tucker

World War I [5 Volumes]: the Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection (Revised) Spencer C Tucker

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Review Quotes:"[T]his extensive examination of the war fulfills the aim of being a 'definitive' set. . . . The entries, overall, are succinct and well written. . . . This exhaustive encyclopedia is highly recommended for public and academic libraries where budgetallows--particularly those without Tucker's earlier incarnation of this set, "The Encyclopedia of World WarI: A Political, Social, and Military History" (2006)." - BooklistPublisher Marketing: One hundred years after the beginning of World War I in 1914, this conflict still stands as perhaps the most important event of the 20th century. World War I toppled all of the existing empires at the time, transformed the Middle East, and vaulted the United States to becoming the world's leading economic power. Its effects were profound and lasting--and included outcomes that led to World War II. This multi-volume encyclopedia provides a wide-ranging examination of World War I that covers all of the important battles; key individuals, both civilian and military; weapons and technologies; and diplomatic, social, political, cultural, military, and economic developments. Suitable as a reference tool for high school and undergraduate students as well as faculty members and graduate-level researchers, "World War I: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection" offers accessible, in-depth information and up-to-date analyses in a format that lends itself to quick and easy use. The set comprises alphabetically arranged, cross-referenced entries accompanied by further reading selections as well as a comprehensive bibliography. A fifth volume provides chronologically arranged documents and an A-Z index. Review Citations: Booklist 12/15/2014 pg. 14 (EAN 9781851099641, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Contributor Bio:  Tucker, Spencer C Spencer C. Tucker held the John Biggs Chair of Military History at the Virginia Military Institute for six years until his retirement. He is the author of twenty-five books including the award winning "Stephen Decatur: A Life Most Bold and Daring."