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Known for: A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918
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A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918
A comprehensive narrative history of World War I, this book explores the political, military, and human dimensions of the conflict from its origins in 1914 to its conclusion in 1918. Meyer weaves together detailed accounts of battles, leaders, and ordinary soldiers, providing a vivid and accessible overview of the Great War’s causes, course, and consequences.
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The Old World Order
Before Europe descended into chaos, it seemed to rest upon a sturdy foundation—the balance of power that great statesmen had maintained since the Congress of Vienna. Monarchies ruled with centuries of continuity, aristocrats directed economies, and industrial progress promised endless prosperity. Bu...
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The Assassination at Sarajevo
Everything changed on June 28, 1914. In the city of Sarajevo, a young Bosnian Serb named Gavrilo Princip fired two shots into the car carrying Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie. The bullets killed both, and in that instant, the intricate architecture of European diplomacy began to crumbl...
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About G. J. Meyer
G. J. Meyer is an American journalist and author known for his works on European and world history, including 'A World Undone' and 'A World Remade'. He has written extensively on historical subjects with a focus on clarity and narrative depth.
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