Does what it says on the tin.

I'm not a historian but had a fair knowledge of WW1. This gives a good overview but skips some of the potential controversies (Was the Lucitania civilian? Was the Mexico memo planted? etc.) that I had heard elsewhere. However, parts like the Paris taxis I had never heard of.

I do get a bit annoyed that the general recounting moves chronologically but in fact the specifics are done nationally or geographically. It can be strange to go from the story of Paris 1914-1917 to America 1915 (not accurate figures). Not sure how else it could be done though...

Overall for the cost and the quality of the narrating voice I would say this is worth a listen. If you find bits interesting and want more depth then pursue them in other books.

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World War 1 in an hour

Very good book i enjoyed it very much, to have all the important information about how and why it broke out was good and if I had a younger child who was doing a essay on WW1 I would use the book as a reference

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This is excellent!

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I'm extremely fussy when it comes to audio books and I have returned many that I didnt like. There is no chance this will be getting returned. Well done!

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Concise review of WWI

A good summary for those wanting an overview of WWI. Creates a foundation for further reading

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A good overview.

"World War One: History in an Hour" is a quick little summary of the conflict flawlessly narrated by Jonathan Keeble.

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A worthwhile listen.

An amazing short look at a long and horrific, but still very interesting time in human history.

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Brilliantly written, brilliantly executed!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would. The subject is presented in such a way that you can organise the events in your mind and gives an overall understanding of a complex subject

What other book might you compare World War One: History in an Hour to, and why?

The Second World War in One Hour. There was a lot of background information that I didn't know of which was never incorporated into lessons at school.

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Jonathan Keeble is very easy to listen to - he speaks slowly and distinctly in a melodious accent which helps to keep you attention. No irritating intonations! The author offers different viewpoints and doesn't gloss over the many mistakes that were made by all sides. He also gives interesting background to all the characters involved in decision making in the War

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world war one

most families lost loved ones during both wars,my family in the second.its a very subjective issue has to what soldiers orders, on going over the top ammounted to in terms of loss of lives against ground gained

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One hour well spent.

Very good and short insight into world war 1 and it’s key participants. From how it started to its end.

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Excellent

A really good synopsis of WW1 with varied historical facts and references. Worth listening to.

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