Starting with the Origins of the War, and going through all the major 'headline' events, including the Problems of the Peace Treaties, this book is a short narrative of the War. Few of the controversies relating to events are aired, or even hinted at. This is a simple narrative, but this in itself forms a useful starting point for further research. There is an excellent glossary. Perhaps the most useful parts of the book are the 'Voices from the Past,' pieces of evidence - often from historians, 'Turning Points' and 'How Did It Happen?' all highlighted text boxes helping pupils focus on the main points of the story. This would make a useful library text rather than a textbook, and a simple introduction to some diifficult questions.