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The Pity Of War: Explaining World War I,New
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From A Bestselling Historian, A Daringly Revisionist History Of World War Ithe Pity Of War Makes A Simple And Provocative Argument: The Human Atrocity Known As The Great War Was Entirely England'S Fault. According To Niall Ferguson, England Entered Into War Based On Naive Assumptions Of German Aims, Thereby Transforming A Continental Conflict Into A World War, Which It Then Badly Mishandled, Necessitating American Involvement. The War Was Not Inevitable, Ferguson Argues, But Rather Was The Result Of The Mistaken Decisions Of Individuals Who Would Later Claim To Have Been In The Grip Of Huge Impersonal Forces.That The War Was Wicked, Horrific, And Inhuman Is Memorialized In Part By The Poetry Of Men Like Wilfred Owen And Siegfried Sassoon, But Also By Cold Statistics. Indeed, More British Soldiers Were Killed In The First Day Of The Battle Of The Somme Than Americans In The Vietnam War. And Yet, As Ferguson Writes, While The War Itself Was A Disastrous Folly, The Great Majority Of Men Who Fought It Did So With Little Reluctance And With Some Enthusiasm. For Anyone Wanting To Understand Why Wars Are Fought, Why Men Are Willing To Fight Them And Why The World Is As It Is Today, There Is No Sharper Or More Stimulating Guide Than Niall Ferguson'S The Pity Of War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument presented in 'The Pity of War'? A: The main argument of 'The Pity of War' is that World War I was largely the fault of England, which entered the conflict based on naive assumptions about Germany's intentions, leading to a mismanaged war that ultimately involved the United States.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Pity of War'? A: The author of 'The Pity of War' is Niall Ferguson, a bestselling historian known for his revisionist views on historical events.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Pity of War' have? A: 'The Pity of War' contains 608 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of World War I.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Pity of War' is available in paperback binding, making it flexible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'The Pity of War' published? A: 'The Pity of War' was published on March 3, 2000.
- Q: Is 'The Pity of War' in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What historical perspective does Niall Ferguson offer in this book? A: Niall Ferguson offers a provocative and revisionist perspective, arguing that the war was not inevitable but rather a result of poor decisions made by leaders during the time.
- Q: Does 'The Pity of War' include any statistical analysis? A: Yes, the book includes cold statistics about the war, such as the high number of British soldiers killed during the Battle of the Somme.
- Q: What themes are explored in the poetry referenced in 'The Pity of War'? A: The poetry referenced in the book, from poets like Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, explores themes of the horror, inhumanity, and tragedy of war.
- Q: Is there any mention of American involvement in World War I in the book? A: Yes, Ferguson discusses how England's mishandling of the war ultimately necessitated American involvement.