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Article: Who's Who in World War One.
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- Military Review
- Article date:
- September 1, 2003
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J.M. Bourne, Routledge, New York, 2001, 316 pages, $29.95.
Books like Who's Who in World War One usually reach only a "niche" audience. However, the narrow readership of such a book does not limit one's admiration of this fine reference. University of Birmingham History Professor J.M. Bourne provides over a thousand thumbnail biographies of the people who were involved in the war. On the other hand, Bourne is not satisfied with just reviewing the careers of "great men"--major political and military leaders. He also considers inventors, artists, writers, and scientists who achieved prominence as a result of the war. Each sketch highlights the person's role and ...
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