The Guns of August
by Barbara Tuchman
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalwarpoliticalslowunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearbig & variedemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentarydeep rivalry
Boxlist takeA grounded non-fiction book that is heavy, wide-ranging and emotional. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
Published to immediate acclaim in 1962 and the winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1963, The Guns of August is the classic account of the cataclysmic outbreak of World War I in 1914 and the 30 days of battle that followed. This opening clash determined the future course of the war and shaped the history of our century. Its tense drama continues to enthrall readers of Barbara W.
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- Barbara Tuchman
- Published
- 1962
- Pages
- 575
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