Description: DREADNOUGHT: Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War by Robert K. Massie. VERY GOOD+ paperback reprint, 1992. Illuminates the personal rivalries and ambitions behind World War I, and discusses kings, cabinet ministers, and military men. A richly textured and gripping chronicle of the personal and national rivalries that led to the 20th century's first great arms race. This is their story and the story of the era, filled with misunderstandings, missed opportunities, and events leading to unintended conclusions. Among the figures discussed is the eccentric admiral who revolutionized the British Navy and brought forth the first true battleship, the H.M.S. Dreadnought. Listed new at $28. VERY GOOD+ paperback reprint, gently read with pages clean and unmarked. Dedication page is inscribed by individual as gift to previous owner. Edges lightly toned. Cover is in excellent condition, showing no edge or corner wear and almost no scuffing. 6" x 9" x 2." Maps, photos, appendix, and text. 1007 pgs.
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Book Title: Dreadnought: Coming of the Great War
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Item Length: 9 in
Inscribed: Yes
Intended Audience: Adults
Edition: reprint
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1992
Type: History
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Author: Robert K. Massie
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated, Appendix
Genre: History, Military, War & Combat
Topic: Britain, Germany, Naval War, World War I, battleship
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Item Width: 6 in
Number of Pages: 1007 pgs
