Examination of the major events of World War I. Discussion of how the war led to the shaping of a new world, to strategies of warfare, and to methods of peacemaking. Identifies key figures and their influence.

Lectures by Professor John Ramsden. At head of title (on container): Recorded books presents. Course guide includes bibliographical references.

lecture 1. The greatest war -- lecture 2. Opening shots -- lecture 3. Gallipoli and the Near and Middle East -- lecture 4. 1915 in the West -- lecture 5. Home fronts -- lecture 6. The Western Front in 1916 -- lecture 7. The Eastern Front -- lecture 8. A literary and artistic war -- lecture 9. 1917 in the West -- lecture 10. The war at sea -- lecture 11. America goes to war -- lecture 12. Germany almost wins the war in 1918 -- lecture 13. Victory in the West -- lecture 14. Aftermath and reputation.