Chiến tranh thế giới thứ Nhất - Những câu chuyện lịch sử khác thường

by Jim Pipe, Xuân Hồng (Translator), Phan Như Quỳnh (Translator)

A quirky, unique look at the history of the First World War. 
What made the Great War stand out from all others? What incredible things—no matter how risky or bizarre—did people do to defend their country as the battles raged? What mind-boggling statistics can begin to capture what occurred? From the nicknames coined at the time to the equipment the troops used and the harsh conditions they faced, this engaging history explores every facet of the War.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, War, World War I

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2011

About the author

Jim Pipe studied Ancient & Modern History at Oxford University, then spent ten years in publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He has written numerous non-fiction books for children, many on historical subjects. He lives in Dublin, Ireland, with his lovely wife Melissa and his twin sons.

Reviews

[C.G.Koens · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're interested in history, but get bogged down in excessive details, then this is the book for you. Fascinating facts, some humor, and a ton of facts to keep you engaged and wondering why we didn't learn more of this in school. An at times shocking account of WWI, I learned a ton and it whetted my appetite for more.

[Michell Karnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I decided to read this book because I wanted to have more factual background to the novels of Charles Todd. This book was humbling for how much suffering and death there was for these men and women who served during the war. The book gave facts about this War to end all wars. It is impossible to really understand how these men were so brave when their chance of living through th war was so slim. The book also gave me a greater understanding of the shell shock the men suffered and how difficult it was during a time when we didn't really understand it.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of interesting facts. I wish there was more info about America's involvement. I really enjoyed the artwork and the layout of the book. I will probably read more books in the series because it keeps me reading. It is easy to start and stop this type of book.

[John Burnham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is mainly bottom line facts. It's a god read.

[Jbondandrews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some very interesting snippets of the First World War.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this in May 2025 is just incredibly depressing.

[Nguyen Ngoc]

Bao trùm lên cả cuốn sách là một màu tang thương và buồn khổ của những tháng ngày chiến đấu khốc liệt giữa quân lính hai phe Hiệp Ước và Liên Minh trong cuộc Đại chiến thứ I. Lời dịch tương đối mượt mà. Tác giả có chú thích cũng như các số liệu rất chi tiết. Hơn hết là nhiều câu nói, vài mẩu chuyện xuyên suốt bên lề cuộc chiến khiến cuốn sách trở nên cuốn hút hơn. Tác giả kể câu chuyện khá là thú vị. Một cuốn sách đáng để thử để tìm hiểu lịch sử thế giới.
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Thật sự cảm ơn tác giả và người dịch rất nhiều.
21:27.
16/7/2017.