Ousby, Ian

Analyzes the World War I battle at Verdun, an offensive launched by the Germans in 1916, discussing the meaning and importance of the clash which claimed over 700,000 victims, and arguing that French self-perceptions, and their need to demonize the Germans, made them largely responsible for the huge number of casualties.

An alphabetical guide with detailed biographical and critical entries on major poets, playwrights, novelists, critics, journalists, and essayists first published in English.

An alphabetical guide with detailed biographical and critical entries on major poets, playwrights, novelists, critics, journalists, and essayists first published in English.