Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. In 1914 the world changed. Europe's great powers were dragged, one by one, into a war by Serbian conflict which affected very few of them directly. At least it would resemble the short sharp battles of the previous century, many thought - fought with military bands, horsemen, and swift victories. But 1914 proved to be different, a watershed, as old notions of war were trampled in the mud. '1914: History in an Hour' is the indispensable overview of the year that marked the end of the Belle Époque and the shocking birth of modern mechanised warfare. It became a war of unimaginable horror, fought with terrifying new weapons that produced death on an industrial scale, a war that involved so many nations and reached into the fabric of their societies. 1914 shaped the First World War, and the years beyond. - History in an Hour is a bestselling series of e-books and apps that summarise key areas of world history in digest form, with each title taking no more than sixty minutes to read.- This is history for busy people - concise, authoritative, well-researched and entertainingly written for a quick and informative read.- History in an Hour titles have been topping the e-book chart since September 2010- www.historyinanhour.com is a comprehensive website run by the series editor, Rupert Colley. Rupert is a librarian who began the series from his home office.- History in an Hour will be launched with a fresh new look and updated content in Autumn 2011, backed by an online advertising campaign and major PR coverage

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