The War to End Wars: 1914-1918 by Reader’s Digest (Color Illustrated Hardcover)

“The War to End Wars 1914-18” is a book by the Reader’s Digest Association that chronicles World War I. It was published in 1999 as part of the “The Eventful 20th Century” series. The book covers the war’s causes, major battles, and impact on society.

World War I, also known as the First World War or the Great War, was a global war originating in Europe that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It involved all the world’s great powers, assembled in two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Central Powers. More than 70 million military personnel were mobilized in one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, with an estimated 9 million combatant and 13 million civilian deaths, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

The war profoundly affected the political, economic, and social landscapes of the 20th century. The Treaty of Versailles, which ended the war, was widely blamed for creating the conditions that led to the Second World War.