Few could imagine when World War I began in 1914, that it would last for four grueling years, leaving nearly forty million casualties in its wake. With such a large, all-encompassing conflict, typical focus is on countries and ideologies, but behind this event are individual people and motives. This book explores every aspect of World War I, from the events leading up to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles and its aftermath, through fascinating primary source documents and a thrilling narration.