First World War: 1914 Disaster

Each book of a major historian and writer Sir Max Histings is becoming an event. The author is known for a scrupulous approach to research, the use of a huge number of sources and a beautiful style. The British by origin, he is invariably ugly with respect to the stupidity of his and foreign military leaders. To the mistakes, miscalculations and complacency of politicians leading humanity to hell on earth, as it was in 1914 m, one of the most bloody in world history. On the eve of the centenary of the First World War, Max Histings examines the causes of disaster, calling the main culprits of the conflict Germany and Austria-Hungary. Before us unfolds a majestic battle canvas on the western and eastern fronts. We become witnesses of diplomatic negotiations and hostilities, get acquainted with hundreds of evidence of contemporaries - from the largest military leaders, writers and doctors to ordinary soldiers, sailors and "civilian" inhabitants. A bright, dynamic narrative creates a sense of presence and involvement and is able to capture not only lovers of historical research and military memoirs