An incredibly informative, insightful and decidedly neutral overview of the first world war. I really enjoyed this book and appreciated how approachable Strachan's writing made the subject matter. My only criticism were the maps! Seeing as Europe has been cut up and renamed a number of times more detailed, time line maps would have been greatly appreciated in order to understand the areas that existed and he was referring to.

A great book for novices who are seeking an introductory book on the 'great war'.