The First World War: A Complete History Free Audiobook Download by Martin Gilbert


The First World War was the first global war. It was fought by using large-scale industrial-military funding. Although it was a 'war to end all wars,' its effects on the world were devastating. This audiobook is an in depth, comprehensive narrative of what happened during and after the war.

The First World War was one of the most tragic events in human history, as it claimed over 16 million lives. There are many different reasons why it happened and there have been many different interpretations of what caused World War I. This audiobook gives a thorough history of the event.

The First World War: A Complete History is a comprehensive history of the conflict by noted British historian and classicist Martin Gilbert.

Until the outbreak of war in 1914, Europe had been peacefully at peace for nearly thirty years. It was a period of unprecedented prosperity and international stability which had seen an era of unprecedented peace known as the Pax Britannica. Almost overnight, that peaceful world came to an end. The First World War was a conflict that tore apart empires and nations in Europe and ultimately reshaped the map of the world. In this audiobook download, Martin Gilbert gives listeners a complete history of the war, from its origins to its aftermath.

This is a tremendous audiobook. It is almost impossible to imagine how one person could read so much material, but Roger Clark does a great job of telling the story of the conflict from its beginning in 1914 until the end in 1920. He starts off with an overview of the origins of WWI and then transitions into describing each war action that led to battles and victory.

Roger Clark is an author and historian who specializes in the history of war. In this audiobook, he provides a detailed account of the origins of World War One. This gripping account not only covers the events that led up to the war but also how it was fought on a global scale and its aftermath.

Published Date 2020-05-12
Duration 33 hours 34 minutes
Author Martin Gilbert
Narrated Roger Clark
Reviews
(45 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category History
Parent Category Military

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