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In "The Guns of August", Barbara Tuchman masterfully unravels the gripping tale of Britain's entry into war and the tumultuous first month that followed. As conflict loomed on every horizon, nations found themselves suddenly thrust into a maelstrom, their frantic efforts to stave off the impending storm proving futile.
Tuchman's Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative, universally lauded as the definitive account of the First World War's opening salvos, remains unparalleled in its brilliance. With meticulous precision, she dissects the abrupt descent into hostilities and the savage battles that erupted in August 1914, revealing how a terrifying chain of events propelled all parties inexorably towards catastrophe.
This spellbinding chronicle has garnered effusive praise from critics and readers alike. Max Hastings hails it as "dazzling", while The Guardian deems it "magnificent". The New York Times extols it as a "fascinating, splendid, glittering" work of historical literature, and The Sunday Telegraph proclaims it "a brilliant achievement". Tuchman's tour de force continues to captivate and enlighten, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the cataclysmic opening of the Great War.
Book ISBN: | 9780241968215 |
Book Author: | Barbara Tuchman |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 134 x 199 x 36 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2014-05-06 |
Book Pagination: | 608 pages |
Book Weight: | 464g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’