To End All Wars
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
448
Book • Nonfiction
Europe • 1910s
2011
Adult
18+ years
To End All Wars by Adam Hochschild recounts the First World War through the lens of British society, highlighting the conflict between those who supported the war and the activists who resisted it. Hochschild chronicles key figures and events, from the Boer War to the Treaty of Versailles, emphasizing the devastating human costs and the struggle for peace that shaped the era. Contains accounts of war violence and concentration camps.
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Reviews of To End All Wars by Adam Hochschild are mostly positive, praising its engaging narrative and thorough research on anti-war activism during WWI. Critics appreciate Hochschild's focus on lesser-known figures, though some feel the book could delve deeper into certain events. Overall, it's a compelling, thought-provoking read.
Readers who enjoy To End All Wars by Adam Hochschild are history enthusiasts interested in World War I, especially focusing on dissent and social movements. Fans of The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman and A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn will appreciate its detailed narrative and critical perspective.
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448
Book • Nonfiction
Europe • 1910s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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