OUR WAR. EMPIRES 1912-1916. NATIONS 1917-1923

Discover the shocking story of the Great War in Eastern Europe, where empires clashed and nations fought for their future. This monumental work takes us to a time when the fate of the continent was at stake in the heat of battle, and ordinary people became victims of a ruthless history. It is a story of heroism, sacrifice and an indomitable will to survive.

• Restores memory of forgotten places on the maps of the Eastern Front.
• Focuses on military operations, analyzing the strategies and tactics of the warring parties.
• Reveals events that took place beyond the fronts: strikes, workers' revolts, the fight for women's rights.
• Shows the struggle of the nations of Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans for independence.
• Captivating narrative style, combining accessibility with depth of analysis.
• Based on sources, including previously little-used documents.
• In-depth analysis of the causes, course and consequences of the Great War.

Our War is not only an account of war operations, but above all a story about people who found themselves in the epicenter of historical events. The author gives voice with extraordinary sensitivity to those who struggled daily with the cruelty of war, hunger, disease and the loss of loved ones. Thanks to their stories, we can better understand how great the impact of the Great War on the shape of Europe and the world was.

The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on military operations, restoring memory of important but forgotten places on the maps of the Eastern Front - Gorlice, Przasnysz or Przemyśl. The second part tells about everything that happened outside the fronts, strikes and workers' revolts, women's rights, culture, politics and the struggle for independence of the nations of Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. All this in a captivating style - accessible, sometimes witty, always based on sources, including previously rarely used ones.

This publication is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the 20th century, especially the history of Central and Eastern Europe. With extraordinary erudition and passion, the author brings us closer to the realities of the era, allowing us to better understand the complex political, social and cultural processes that led to the outbreak of the Great War and its consequences. It is a book that forces reflection and asks questions about the meaning of history and the role of man in its creation.

Technical data: Pages: 888, Format: 233x231 mm, Year of publication: 2022, cover: integrated, Publisher: W.A.B., Cover: integrated