'A breathtaking, magisterial panorama, telling the epic story of post-war anarchy, dying empires and rising nation states. It makes us rethink our understanding of Europe's twentieth century.'
For the Western allies, November 11, 1918, was always a significant date - the end of the battles that destroyed a generation and also a justification for a tremendous sacrifice with the complete collapse of their main enemies: the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. However, for most of the rest of Europe, this was a day of no significance, as a continuing, nightmarish series of conflicts overwhelmed country after country.
In this very original and captivating book, Robert Gerwarth invites us to rethink the true legacy of the First World War.
'Brilliant, clear and full of fascinating details' Financial Times, Books of the Year
'Important and timely ... forces us to rethink a period and a front that has often been overlooked'
'This narrative of the continent's loss offers a valuable service by recording the post-war turmoil of Europe ... helps us understand why few wars come to distinct conclusions'
'Reminds us, with vivid and often shocking details, that only certain countries saw death come to an end on the 11th of the 11th month ... leaves a sense of foreboding for our own times'
Pages: 464, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm
