1913: In Search of the World Before the Great War
- ISBN-10
- 1610392566
- ISBN-13
- 9781610392563
- Series
- 1913
- Category
- History / Modern / 20th Century
- Pages
- 544
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-05-28
- Publisher
- Public Affairs
- Author
- Charles Emmerson
Description
Liberating the world of 1913 from a prelude to war narrative and exploring it as it was, this fascinating volume, filled with stories, insights and colorful characters, brings to life a world more integrated and internationalized than we remember.
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