Tensions have been brewing in Europe for years. Finally, the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary sets off four bloody years of war that eventually involved the entire world, including the United States. It will be called the "war to end all wars." Experience it from two opposing perspectives.
"With informative and well-selected photos and maps and concise writing, both volumes give young readers a chance to see these significant events from the points of view of both sides. Whether being used as a supplement to a thematic unit or being enjoyed by young history buffs, both volumes will be an asset to the school library."
