This book examines the events leading to the armistice of 1918 and the political, social and military consequences of this and the Versailles Treaty. It addresses key questions such as: why did Germany agree to the harsh terms imposed in the Versailles Treaty; Why did the 'war to end all wars' lead to the outbreak of an even greater global conflict in 1939; What is the legacy of World War I, and how do we remember it today.

 

This book is part of a book series called The World Wars .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Hachette Children's Group .

Reg Grant studied history at Oxford University and is the author of over a dozen books on modern history.