Great war - Ian Welch

Drawing on the Daily Mirror's outstanding photographic archive combined with Haynes Publishing's wealth of experience, "The Great War: Countdown to Global Conflict" continues a hugely successful history series, telling the build up to a conflict that shocked the world.

Superb photographs combine with informative commentary to present a vivid record of the events that led to the outbreak of hostilities.

Fascinating insight into how seemingly insignificant events snowballed to start the world's first truly global conflict.

Published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of war.

Written and compiled by a best-selling author and writer of numerous history books.