 | Almanac of World War I Provides a day-by-day account of the action on all fronts and of the events surrounding the conflict, from the guns of August 1914 to the November 1918 Armistice and its troubled aftermath. Daily entries, topical descriptions, biographical sketches, maps, and illustrations combine to give a ready and succinct account of what was happening in each of the principal theaters of war. L. Edward Purcell, a historian, is the author, coauthor, or editor of fourteen books, including "Who Was Who in the American Revolution" & "Encyclopedia of Battles in North America: 1517 to 1916" for Facts on File. He has taught history at several colleges & universities & his journalism has been nationally syndicated. He lives in Lexington, KY. (Bowker Author Biography) |
