best world war 1 books non fiction

When it comes to exploring the historical events and captivating stories of World War 1, the non-fiction genre offers a plethora of insightful and immersive options. In this article, we will delve into the world of non-fiction books on World War 1 and highlight some of the best works that are sure to pique your interest.

1. "The Guns of August" by Barbara W. Tuchman:
Considered a classic in World War 1 literature, this Pulitzer Prize-winning book meticulously examines the events leading up to the outbreak of war in 1914. Tuchman's extensive research and engaging narrative make "The Guns of August" a must-read for history enthusiasts.

2. "A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918" by G.J. Meyer:
In this comprehensive account, G.J. Meyer offers a vivid portrayal of the First World War's major battles, politicians, and ordinary soldiers. This book provides a balanced perspective on the conflict, blending personal anecdotes with a larger historical context.

3. "The First World War" by John Keegan:
Regarded as one of the finest military historians of our time, John Keegan provides an in-depth analysis of World War 1. From the historical causes to the consequences of the war, Keegan offers a gripping and accessible account for readers of all backgrounds.

4. "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque:
Moving beyond traditional historical accounts, this iconic novel by Erich Maria Remarque offers a unique perspective on World War 1. Through the eyes of a German soldier, readers witness the harsh realities and emotional toll of war.

In addition to these notable works, there are several websites that provide further information and recommendations for non-fiction books on World War 1. Websites like Goodreads (www.goodreads.com) and Book Riot (www.bookriot.com) offer curated lists of the best non-fiction books on this topic.

Whether you are interested in the political intricacies, military strategies, or personal stories of this tumultuous period in history, these books will provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for the events and individuals who shaped World War 1. Happy reading!
The Mansion Dominates All in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Mansion Dominates All in the Three Kingdoms

"If I had known I would be transmigrated, I would have definitely searched on Baidu for the methods of making gunpowder, glass, and such...," Jiang Zhe sighed as he looked at the large tree in front of him, lacking confidence. "Glass, hmm, it should be made from sand, and as for gunpowder, saltpeter, charcoal, and what else? Sulphuric acid or brimstone?" "My Lord..." Xiu'er walked up to Jiang Zhe's side, asking curiously, "My Lord, aren't you going to work?" "I'm going, I'm going..." Jiang Zhe shook his head and walked away. "Working so hard for just a few hundred coins... ridiculous..."

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The Ultimate Son-in-law Fiction
The Ultimate Son-in-law

Transferred to a woman's bed? Can it get any more dramatic? In an outrageous turn of events, I became the in-law of the Bai family. To my dismay, I discovered that my little wife had undergone a facial disfigurement. What's more, I had to deal with a sharp-tongued and arrogant little sister-in-law, but fortunately, my stunningly beautiful sister-in-law was more reserved. Poetry, calligraphy, music, chess? This scholar wants to challenge me, Yue Kang? Very well! Allow me to recite three hundred Tang poems to you first, as for Song lyrics, that's the trump card I will use when facing your master. With a grand entrance, let's see how Yue Kang will seize his opportunities in this world. If you, dear readers, find "The Ultimate Son-in-Law" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

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The Strongest Soldier Fiction
The Strongest Soldier

The strongest soldier, overlooking the masses, fighting for the country, defending the people, only standing in death, never kneeling in life, no regrets or resentment!

300.12 Million words | 2022-07-03 08:19Update

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The rise of the empire. Fiction
The rise of the empire.

The Late Ming Journey of the Time Traveler begins in the late year of Tianqi 7.

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Chang'an charm Fiction
Chang'an charm

In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the empire was like a picturesque painting, while the city of Chang'an was filled with elegance and captivating beauties. Seductive villains and valiant heroes cherished each other, as talented individuals danced with charming ladies. Behind closed doors and lavish curtains, amidst the clashing of golden spears and iron horses, the sound of a lute stirred the silence, resonating throughout the heavens. This is, in fact, a story of how two lovers eloped hand in hand, defying the entire era.

245.40 Million words | 2021-07-04 19:41Update

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Once, I wanted to be a good person. Fiction
Once, I wanted to be a good person.

After waking up from a deep slumber, Fang Ze found himself transported to a world filled with extraordinary powers. There were mushrooms that could grant eternal youth when consumed, jesters whose intelligence would decrease but strength would increase with each split, and doppelgangers that could replicate their owner's learning and training, with double the effectiveness. Well, how should I put it? This world was indeed a bit strange. However, Fang Ze's roommates were "warm and friendly," colleagues were "affectionate and loving," and he himself was even "enjoying royal treatment." Fang Ze thought... he could reluctantly accept it. So, if given the choice, he would like to be an ordinary good person... He has already completed three bestselling, high-quality works, each consisting of millions of words with regular updates and no hiatus. Rest assured, the story's integrity is guaranteed. Reader Group: (Full) Reader Group: (Few spots left) Reader Group: (Few spots left) VIP Group, VIP Group, VIP Group is full, Opening Group (requires a minimum fan value)

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The Adorable Maiden's Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
The Adorable Maiden's Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Young scientist Sun Yu came to the Three Kingdoms with nanorobots, but it seems like this is not the Three Kingdoms. Liu Bei is a gentle lady, Guan Yu is a weird young lady with a long beard, Zhang Fei is a agile and beautiful girl who loves drinking, and Lu Bu is a majestic invincible loli. Sun Yu: "Yu, can't you take off the fake beard on your face? What does a woman with a beard look like!" Guan Yu: "If Sanmei stops drinking, I will take off the beard." Zhang Fei: "If Eldest Sister gets angry and scolds someone, I won't drink." Liu Bei

267.00 Million words | 2021-11-28 11:21Update

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The Confucian Generals of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
The Confucian Generals of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms.

The protagonist's background: Before time travel, he was a star player on the basketball team at Mining University. He has been practicing Tai Chi, swordsmanship, and spear skills since childhood. After training, he is roughly on par with Wei Yan and Zhang Liao, slightly inferior to peak Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun, but superior to Ma Dai and Wen Ping. He has a good overall view of the situation, but not to the extent of being a master strategist. He often comes up with ingenious ideas and unconventional thoughts. Writing skills: As a time traveler, his language skills are not bad. Romantic relationships: He will have a few, but it won't be to the point of exhausting himself. This story has a moderate level of speculation and is not excessively exaggerated. The protagonist has ambitions for dominance but finds it too tiring. Instead of working as hard as Zhuge Liang, he prefers to be a Confucian general and enjoy leisure time.

82.42 Million words | 2022-09-23 09:49Update

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The Great Hero of the 1911 Revolution Fiction
The Great Hero of the 1911 Revolution

"In the East, there was a man who established a new order in Asia! Today, it is our proud and great Deutsch's turn to build a brand-new world order with blood and life! And defend it until the end of the world!" That day, The Wall Street Journal wrote the following words: "The age of the military...might be arriving again tomorrow!" ***** Perhaps, this could be a decent historical military novel. Protagonist: Xinhai

470.29 Million words | 2021-01-09 06:04Update

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Do not disappoint the Buddha, do not disappoint you. Fiction
Do not disappoint the Buddha, do not disappoint you.

Ai Qing, in order to verify history, became an experimental white mouse and was repeatedly pushed into a time-travel machine. Bound by the mysterious threads of fate, she encountered the renowned monk, Kumarajiva. Between them, it wasn't just the long and distant millennia, the chaotic times ravaged by war, but also the dedicated practice and childlike devotion to Buddhism. They were friends in their youth, intertwined in their intimate moments in their prime years, shared the tribulations of life in their middle age, and exchanged knowing smiles in their old age. "Just as lotus flowers do not grow on high plateaus, but only in low, moist mud." Enduring countless trials and tribulations, weathering the storms of life, they became great masters. Can such a love endure throughout a lifetime? The Buddha and the Dharma beyond the human realm, and the love and emotions of the secular world, the camel bells toll, singing through the Western Regions. How can that pure love, once lost on the Silk Road, never fail the Buddha and you, my love...

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Dragon Rises in the South Seas Fiction
Dragon Rises in the South Seas

In the mid-19th century, China began to decline under the invasion of the West! The ironclad warships and powerful cannons of the foreign powers forced open the country's doors, while opium plundered the wealth of the people, leaving the nation in despair! Dr. Long Yufei, a scholar with expertise in mechanics and metallurgy, returned to late Qing China from the Southeast Asia. He rose to power, overthrowing the Manchu dynasty, and boarded the last train of colonial expansion, leading to the rejuvenation of the nation! Long soared in the Southeast Asia, dominating the seas, and ultimately bringing an end to the era of sailing ships!

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Tiger General of the Great Tang Dynasty Fiction
Tiger General of the Great Tang Dynasty

In the chaos of the late Sui Dynasty, a young Tiger Guard emerged. He was Luo Shixin, the historical prototype of Luo Cheng in the novel. At the age of fourteen, he joined the army and challenged the enemy alone, but no one dared to respond. Emperor Yang of Sui heard of his name and ordered a painter to depict his appearance on the battlefield. He was loyal and courageous, and though he only fought for six years, he experienced countless battles and had a renowned reputation. In the battle against Liu Heida, Luo Shixin, with only two hundred soldiers, defended the ruined city of Mingshui against tens of thousands of Liu Heida's troops. He fought bitterly for eight days and nights, until he was captured and died at the young age of twenty, a brave martyr. Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty was deeply saddened and posthumously named him with the word "Valiant". A modern person accidentally traveled back to the early Tang Dynasty and possessed Luo Shixin's body just one day before the fall of Mingshui City, when Luo Shixin died. Using the most tragic time travel, under the name of "Valiant," he created a new legend. PS: Thanks to the cover team of the forum for providing the cover!

148.78 Million words | 2020-11-13 02:19Update

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Chronicles of the Warring States' Lucky Star Fiction
Chronicles of the Warring States' Lucky Star

A bowl of fried rice that has been reheated multiple times is put back into the pot by an old bear. A regular high school student from Beijing arrives in Japan's Warring States period and finds himself navigating among famous game characters such as Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and many others. It's certain that he will change this era, but to what extent will this era change him? Let's wait and see! Author's self-defined tags: technology-oriented.

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The Prosperous Tang Dynasty Fiction
The Prosperous Tang Dynasty

Four poles waste, the nine provinces tear apart, the heavens cannot cover all, the earth cannot bear such weight; fierce beasts prey upon the innocent, raptors seize the old and weak. And so, Nüwa refined the five-colored stones to mend the azure sky. Born here, grown here, the five-colored stones leave us no other choice. Great Tang, our homeland! Join the Drunkard QQ Fan Group, fellow readers are welcomed to discuss the plot together.

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The Sweeping of the World in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Sweeping of the World in the Three Kingdoms

Qin Feng, also known as Zi Jin, emerged alone in the later generations, causing a stir in the Eastern Han Dynasty...! Why did Yuan Shao shout for Zi Jin to save him when he fell into a pit? Why is Cao Cao grateful to him even though Qin Feng kicked him off a cliff? How did the Zhang brothers, facing the Yellow Turban Rebellion's million-strong army, meet their tragic end one after another? What did Qin Feng do after Emperor Ling's death that made Empress He willingly undress herself? Under the watchful eyes of all, what method did he use to swap Diao Chan, who should have been in Dong Zhuo's bed? Look! Who will ascend to the throne and unify the land? Observe! How will the unparalleled iron cavalry sweep across the eight corners of the world? Listen! The name of the conqueror will be unrivaled in the universe. Taste! The alluring beauty of the mysterious maiden lingering in the night. Striving to bring innovation and create a unique Three Kingdoms narrative. Additionally, there will be no interruption in updates, guaranteeing completion.

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The Wandering Military Strategist Fiction
The Wandering Military Strategist

The waist adorned with gold has been put away, Yet the news remains ordinary. The world desires to know the guest of the cold garden, Only a scholar reading in Jiangnan.

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I want to be the emperor. Fiction
I want to be the emperor.

Historical version: When the Ming Dynasty lost its deer, the whole world pursued it. Modern version: At the end of the Ming Dynasty, famine and foreign invasions plagued the land. Let's witness how Luozhi Xue, with his wisdom, brings an end to this chaotic era and leads our people to stand at the pinnacle of the world, forging a prosperous era for our nation. Luozhi Xue's version: I want to be the emperor!

373.87 Million words | 2020-07-29 14:06Update

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Changning Emperor's military Fiction
Changning Emperor's military

This world consists of hundreds of countries, large and small. When it comes to land martial arts, the country of Ning is almost invincible. With its four borders and four military libraries, the ferocious wolves dominate the world. Wherever the land extends, the soldiers of Ning can plant their battle flag. However, beyond the seas where the wolves do not reach, there are always some people who refuse to accept. And thus, there emerges a young warrior wielding a sword and a spear, crossing the river with a single reed.

532.38 Million words | 2021-10-16 14:18Update

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Lü Bu's Life Simulator Fiction
Lü Bu's Life Simulator

Do you believe it? A person's life is predetermined from the moment their character is formed. Although there will be many opportunities and choices in life, when faced with these opportunities and choices, your character and perception have already determined how you will choose. As a destined failure, are you willing to reshape your life from this moment on? Life simulator, changing the future, changing lives, you deserve to have it. Outside Luoyang City, Lu Bu sat astride his horse, Red Hare, riding along the spacious postal road with the troops. The nightmarish information flooded his mind once again, accompanied by that irritating voice that kept lingering in his ears. It was not much, but it repeated relentlessly, like mosquitoes buzzing in your ears on a summer day, unable to be killed, leaving Lu Bu feeling extremely annoyed.

225.78 Million words | 2022-09-20 22:42Update

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The Struggle between Chu and Han Kingdoms. Fiction
The Struggle between Chu and Han Kingdoms.

The veteran of the People's Liberation Army, nicknamed "Butcher", sacrificed his life in a border conflict and transcended into the era of the Chu-Han Contention, becoming Xiang Zhuang, a cousin of Xiang Yu. At this time, the Chu-Han Contention was coming to an end, and Xiang Yu was in a desperate situation. In the Battle of Gaixia, the hundred-thousand-strong Chu army was annihilated, and Xiang Yu committed suicide in the Wu River. Xiang Zhuang, facing the danger, was entrusted with the mission. However, he only had three thousand remnants under his command, with scattered morale and low spirits. The foundation in the Jiangdong region was also on the verge of collapse. What was even more critical was that Liu Bang and Han Xin's 700,000-strong army was lurking nearby. Although Xiang Zhuang possessed the soul of a time traveler from the future, his true abilities were

173.81 Million words | 2022-06-29 16:18Update

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