Catastrophe

The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the events leading to World War I, detailing the calamities that transformed Europe in 1914. It delves into the motivations and consequences of the war, highlighting how it reshaped the West forever. Renowned author Max Hastings, praised for his vivid narrative style and ability to convey the emotional and physical realities of battle, provides an insightful guide through this tumultuous period in history.