Summary
A century of material progress and growing prosperity led the nations of Western Europe to believe that they were in the vanguard of a new and peaceful world order. But their economic rivalries, backed by growing military establishments, finally degenerated to an extreme level of barbarity. World War I rocked the political balance of Europe, interrupted its economic growth, and decimated a generation of its youth. It began the disintegration of the colonial system that had seemed so permanent in 1914 and launched communism as a world force.
World War I, Fourth Edition provides a concise, highly readable portrait of this great conflict, with an emphasis on the critical role played by the United States. Complete with full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, full-color maps, and other further resources, World War I, Fourth Edition is suited for middle and high school students seeking unbiased information about U.S. military history.
About the Author(s)
Peter I. Bosco taught both high school and junior high. World War I is the culmination of his long-time interest in this significant event in U.S. history. Before attending West Connecticut State University, from which he earned a B.A., Bosco served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman. During his two-year tour of duty with NATO, he was able to see firsthand many of the First World War's historic sights and battlegrounds.
Antoinette Bosco holds a Ph.D. from the College of St. Rose, a master's degree in humanities from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a bachelor of science. She is a columnist for Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., and has published 14 books and more than 300 articles, stories, and commentaries. Bosco is a member of the Society of Newspaper Columnists and the American Society of Journalists and Authors.