Who wrote The Guns of August?

Barbara Tuchman wrote The Guns of August, first published in 1962. It is a work of history and is rated 'Recommended' in our catalogue.

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The Guns of August

Name: The Guns of August
Author: Barbara Tuchman

by Barbara Tuchman · 1962

History · ranked #5 in category

How Europe stumbled into the First World War over a few weeks; narrative history at its most gripping.

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Category: History
First published: 1962 · 1960s
Author: Barbara Tuchman
Standing: Recommended

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