{"product_id":"over-the-top-alternate-histories-of-the-first-world-war","title":"Over the Top: Alternate Histories of the First World War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe First World War was a pivotal event in modern history, leading to the destruction of four empires and paving the way for the Second World War. This book explores ten alternate scenarios in which the course of the war is changed forever, offering a compelling and credible look at what might have been. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 November 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pen \u0026amp; Sword Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe First World War, which occurred a century ago, remains a highly controversial and captivating historical event that shaped modern history. Not only did it result in the loss of many talented individuals among the European populations, but it also led to the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian, German, Ottoman, and Russian empires. Furthermore, it paved the way for the Second World War. This thought-provoking book delves into ten alternative scenarios that alter the course of the war. It explores questions such as what would have happened if the Germans had focused their efforts on Russia instead of France, if the Greeks had joined the allies at Gallipoli, or if the British had cut off the Ottoman Empire's communications at Alexandretta. The book is written by renowned military historians, providing a compelling and credible exploration of what might have transpired. By examining these alternative scenarios, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics and outcomes of the war, which continues to be a subject of study and fascination for historians and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 428g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 156 x 233 x 25 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781399092067\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter G. Tsouras,Spencer Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101065375994,"sku":"9781399092067","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/over-the-top-alternate-histories-of-the-first-world-war","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}