{"title":"Jorn Leonhard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Jorn Leonhard collection, where history and military enthusiasts can delve into the intricate narratives penned by this renowned author. Jorn Leonhard has emerged as a pivotal voice in historical scholarship, bringing fresh perspectives and nuanced analyses to significant periods and events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003ePandora’s Box\u003c\/em\u003e, Leonhard explores the complex intricacies of the First World War, examining its causes, progression, and profound impacts on the global stage. Leonhard excels in weaving a tapestry of historical detail, balancing academic insight with engaging storytelling that captivates readers, whether they are seasoned historians or newcomers to the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis works are characterised by meticulous research and a balanced approach, making them essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the intricate threads of history and military conflict. We invite you to browse our selection of Jorn Leonhard’s books and discover the detailed landscapes of history as they unfold through his expert narration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pandoras-box-by-jorn-leonhard-9780674244801","title":"Pandora’s Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Norman B. Tomlinson, Jr. Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The best large-scale synthesis in any language of what we currently know and understand about this multidimensional, cataclysmic conflict.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—Richard J. Evans, \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this monumental history of the First World War, Germany's leading historian of the period offers a dramatic account of its origins, course, and consequences. Jörn Leonhard treats the clash of arms with a sure feel for grand strategy. He captures the slow attrition, the race for ever more destructive technologies, and the grim experiences of frontline soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the war was more than a military conflict, and he also gives us the perspectives of leaders, intellectuals, artists, and ordinary men and women around the world as they grappled with the urgency of the moment and the rise of unprecedented political and social pressures. With an unrivalled combination of depth and global reach, \u003ci\u003ePandora's Box\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how profoundly the war shaped the world to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[An] epic and magnificent work—unquestionably, for me, the best single-volume history of the war I have ever read. It is the most formidable attempt to make the war to end all wars comprehensible as a whole.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—Simon Heffer, \u003ci\u003eThe Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[A] great book on the Great War. Leonhard succeeds in being comprehensive without falling prey to the temptation of being encyclopedic. He writes fluently and judiciously.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—Adam Tooze, \u003ci\u003eDie Zeit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Extremely readable, lucidly structured, focused, and dynamic. Leonhard's analysis is enlivened by a sharp eye for concrete situations and an ear for the voices that best convey the meaning of change for the people and societies undergoing it.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—Christopher Clark, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Sleepwalkers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000698487020,"sku":"9780674244801","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/949893482428.jpg?v=1763298485"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jorn-leonhard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}