The Great World War: A History - Frank A. Mumby

•Author: Frank A. Mumby (ed)

•Edition: First edition

•Publisher: Gresham Publishing Company, London

•Date: 1915-1920

•Format:

•Binding: dark blue quarter calf with maroon boards

•Pagination: See next page

•Condition: Internally very Fine No marking or foxing. Spine slight fading and gilt loss, corners bumped and slight water damage to board of volume III it appears as if something was dripped onto upper board ( see Photo),other boards are good+

Description: This comprehensive history of World War I was produced during and shortly after the war. It provides:

•Detailed narratives of military campaigns and battles

•Political developments

•Technological innovations

•Biographical sketches of key figures

•Eyewitness accounts and dispatches

•Extensive photographic documentation of the war effort on various fronts

Intended for a broad readership, this was a popular and educational series reflecting contemporary understanding and interpretation of World War I. It holds historical value not only for its content but also for its role in shaping public memory of the war during the immediate postwar years.