Apr 26, 2014 an overview of world war ii and summaries of each countrys entrance and involvement in the war provide a framework for better understanding each womans unique circumstances, and resources for further learning follow each profile. The 17 best books on world war i of 2020 thoughtco. In world war one, norman stone, one of the worlds greatest historians, has achieved the almost impossible task of writing a terse and witty short history of the war. Charting the beas entry into warfare in 1914, faces of world war i tells the story in words and pictures of the new conscripted armys life through the five years of slaughter and suffering. List of books and articles about world war ii causes online.
This 16yearold americanjewish boy vividly shares his experiences, including his harsh imprisonment and release from a. List of books and articles about world war i online. A list of the best holocaust or world war two books for young adults, both fiction and nonfiction score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Beevors stalingrad is the better of his two books on the war. The outbreak of world war i by barbara tuchman or anything by martin gilbert. The first world war was the overwhelming disaster from which everything else in the twentieth century stemmed. Uncover the stories and discover new perspectives with this great collection of fiction, nonfiction and poetry titles bought together in this selected booklist. After yesterdays world war ii fiction post, now its time for the nonfiction. World war i, 191418, also known as the great war, conflict, chiefly in europe, among most of the great western powers. Causes world war i was immediately precipitated by the assassination of archduke francis ferdinand of austriahungary by a serbian nationalist in 1914. Many readers suggested anthony beevors books stalingrad and the fall of berlin 1945. Apr 28, 2009 world war i took humanity from the nineteenth century forcibly into the twentiethand then, at versailles, cast europe on the path to world war ii as well. Faces of world war i depicts the tragedy of the great war in words and pictures, covering all aspects and armies who fought. All quiet on the western front by erich maria remarque, the guns of august by barbara w.
The final book of the anne of green gables series is one of the best books ive read about the people at home in rural canada during world war i. World wars numberof war dates greatpowers countriesa severityb intensityc grandalliance 168997 5 abfns 680 6,939 spanishsuccession 170114 5 abfns 1,251 12,490 austrian 174048 6 abfprs 359 3,379 succession sevenyearswar 175663 6 abfprs 992 9,118 french 17921802 5 abfpr 663 5,816 revolutionary wars. Jan 08, 2014 first world war diaries go online national archives makes more than 1. Potomac books, an imprint of the university of nebraska press. We also feature an online subscription form where if you can receive regular email updates of the most recent additions in your area of interest. A world war ii story from the netherlands in 1941 piet, a young dutch boy from sluis, gets the assignment of a lifetime. A gift of poison the kingmakers war book 1 women heroes of world war ii. World war ii and young adult literature unlocking the. June 28 marks the 100th anniversary of the assassination of archduke franz. Jun 30, 2014 here a selection of great childrens authors, who have all written about the first world war, recommend their favourite books for children and teenagers to mark the centenary of the conflict. Do you want personal stories or more of the timeline, general overview sort of book.
You dont have to go into lots of detail and, of course, tailor your explanation to the age of your child but do try to set the scene for them. Once again culling from the excellent comments left in my original post on the topic from a while back, here are the books many readers suggested anthony beevors books stalingrad and the fall of berlin 1945. The titles included in these lists span genres memoir, biography, historical fiction, graphic novel and vary in length and complexity. Although the canon continues to be challenged, the texts most frequently taught in schools and universities are lyrics by siegfried sassoon and wilfred owen. We offer books on all wars and time periods, especially heavy in ww 1 and 2.
Five books on world war i history smithsonian magazine. The military history of ww2 is a book i have but this one in particular is from the late 80s. Fourteen million combatants died, four empires were destroyed, and even the victors empires were fatally damaged. Britain and france declared war on germany on sept. As the anniversaries pile up through 2017, well surely get more about its waging. This series from dk is well known since there seems to be one of these books on almost any subject you can imagine. The last grand duchess, russia, 1914, private peaceful, a rose for the anzac. Top ten childrens and young adult books set during wwi. Nov 10, 2011 journalist adam hochschild, author of to end all wars 2011, an account of world war i from the perspective of both hawks and doves in great britain, provides his picks of books to read to better. Lists books and government reports published in four languages between 1914 and 1996, with annotations for selected sources. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In remembrance of the great war, the massive online book club that is goodreads has pooled together 20 of the most highly rated novels about the conflict. Reexamines the causes and lingering effects of the war, drawing on experiences of frontline soldiers, munitions workers, politicians and diplomats, and shows how u.
Half a world away, dieter, 15, succeeds as a model member of the hitler youth. Kaywell, phd, developed these reading lists to help middle and high school students develop background knowledge on world war ii and the holocaust. Each of the seven lists reflects a particular aspect of the war. World war i took humanity from the nineteenth century forcibly into the twentiethand then, at versailles, cast europe on the path to world war ii as well. Journalist adam hochschild, author of to end all wars 2011, an account of world war i from the perspective of both hawks and doves in great britain, provides his. Here a selection of great childrens authors, who have all written about the first world war, recommend their favourite books for children and teenagers to mark the centenary of the conflict. A bibliography of books in english, french, german and italian. Childrens books about world war i 19141918 librarything.
First published anonymously in 1930, ernest hemingway called this novel, the finest and noblest book of men in war that i. Once again culling from the excellent comments left in my original post on the topic from a while back, here are the books. This book would be suitable for a tween or teen studying the war. Young adult historical fiction has 10 books shelved. It will no doubt fulfill the authors goal of providing a stimulus for discussion and analysis of the eras topics and events for years to come. World war i skip to main search results amazon prime. Jun 18, 2014 do you want personal stories or more of the timeline, general overview sort of book. As the united states enters world war ii, two boys are eager to get into the action. Its a wonderful book to help children today understand the end of the era of the cold war, but it is also simply a good story about the complexities of relationships, friendships, governments, and life.
Brutally honest, unrelenting and poetic, novels can teach us about war on a deeper level than your standard textbook. My top two suggestions would be the guns of august. Which is the best book on the causes of the first world war. Jun, 2016 novels bring world war ii to life for a new generation by alexandra alter june, 2016 historical fiction is having a renaissance, and publishers of young adult novels say they are seeing special.
Women heroes of world war ii is an invaluable addition to any students or history buffs bookshelf. The great books that define the great war on the anniversary of the assassination that triggered wwi, eileen battersby selects the books, many written by veterans, that illuminate the conflict and. Novels bring world war ii to life for a new generation. Literature in world war i is generally thought to include poems, novels and drama. Spencer, 16, leaps into army paratrooper training, needing to prove some things to his fatherand to himself. First world war diaries go online national archives makes more than 1.
Everything world war i was released by national geographic kids. Dec 01, 2016 its a wonderful book to help children today understand the end of the era of the cold war, but it is also simply a good story about the complexities of relationships, friendships, governments, and life. Novels bring world war ii to life for a new generation by alexandra alter june, 2016 historical fiction is having a renaissance, and publishers of youngadult. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, but theres few children s and young adult books set during it youll find much more about wwii.
World war one wwi, the first world war or the great war began on 28th july 1914 and lasted until 11th november 1918. When german soldiers arrive in poland during world war ii, a young jewish girl must decide whether or not to conceal her identity and work for a nazi in germany in order to survive. An overview of world war ii and summaries of each countrys entrance and involvement in the war provide a framework for better understanding each womans unique circumstances, and resources for further learning follow each profile. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, but theres few childrens and young adult books set during it youll find much more about wwii. We also feature a line of limited edition reprints of scarce works in victorian, world war one and two history. He must skate along the frozen canals of the netherlands and across the belgian border, in order to guide two neighborhood children to their aunts house in brugge, where the children will remain for the duration of world war ii. A list of childrens picture books and stories, fiction and nonfiction, about young lives on the battlefield and civilian stories of life on the homefront during world war i. The great books that define the great war the irish times. Set in prince edward island, it chronicles the war. Reading world war two books aloud if youre reading these books aloud, its a good idea to give your kids a sort of broadbrush picture of what happened before you start reading. Jun 28, 2014 brutally honest, unrelenting and poetic, novels can teach us about war on a deeper level than your standard textbook. Fighting the first world war by william philpott overlook, 2014. To wrap your head around all this, i suggest world war one.
Media specialists will appreciate the extensive listings of titles, sources, and publishers for collection development guidance. Highly recommended for schools, libraries, and homes. The famous and the forgotten on the battlefields of world war i. Childrens books about world war i 19141918 description. The year of my indian prince high school giff, patricia reilly. In this ala best of the best books for young adults and new york times outstanding book of the year, jack raab, uses an older brothers identification in order to lie his way into military service during world war ii.
What are some of the best books explaining world war 1 and. Two suns in the sky middle school and high school ellis, ella thorp. World war 1 booklist clpe centre for literacy in primary. Novels bring world war ii to life for a new generation the. American reference books annual this newest addition to scarecrows literature for youth series offers more than 3,000 annotated bibliographies for resources on the second world war. What are the best first world war books for children. Germanys secret plot against the united states in mexico during world war i. List of books and articles about world war ii causes. Booktopia buy first world war fiction books online from australias leading online bookstore. Nov 11, 2014 many books about ww1 written for adults would also be suitable for older teens, but the content varies greatly and i hesitate to recommend too many.
1374 489 37 167 573 517 795 235 847 1408 544 53 422 36 1496 1451 279 1456 1255 802 1407 713 559 397 1490 1439 1371 998 1495 501 1356 1456 853 1218 160 705 663 1455 1382 1183 1236 58