Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.In 1914 the world changed. Europe's great powers were dragged, one by one, into a war by Serbian conflict which affected very few of them directly. At least it would resemble the short sharp battles of the previous century, many thought - fought with military bands, horsemen, and swift victories. But 1914 proved to be different, a watershed, as old notions of war were trampled in the mud.`1914: History in an Hour' is the indispensable overview of the year that marked the end of the Belle Époque and the shocking birth of modern mechanised warfare. It became a war of unimaginable horror, fought with terrifying new weapons that produced death on an industrial scale, a war that involved so many nations and reached into the fabric of their societies. 1914 shaped the First World War, and the years beyond.Rupert Colley's 1914 is a top pick for history enthusiasts, offering an in-depth look into the year that forever changed the course of world events. The book is a bestseller, reflecting its high quality and the author's ability to engage readers with the shocking birth of modern mechanised warfare.For fans of Helen Castor (Joan of Arc), Robert Freeman (The Vietnam War), Hourly History (Suez Crisis), and Martyn Whittock (American Vikings).