The Guns of August

Documents Barbara Tuchman's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, conveying her point of view that World War I was a great tragedy. Begins with Edward VII's funeral procession, which was the last time the nine crowned heads of Europe were to meet, and examines the ambitions and weaknesses of each that ultimately lead to the First World War. Narrated by Arthur B. Tourtellot.

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