World War I

School Library Journal

Gr 9 Up-Maybury is a lecturer and geopolitical analyst. In a statement of disclosure, he expresses his disdain for objectivity, basing his viewpoint on Juris Naturalism, a belief that natural law is higher than any government. Clearly, his series offers a biased perspective. Utilizing an epistolary style of writing, he plays the role of an economist using letters to explain World War I to his nephew. He examines the causes, events, and effects of the conflict, discussing the nature of war and how it influences economics and society in general. There is no documentation for his views except for introducing readers to "Uncle Eric's Model of How the World Works."-L. R. Little, Penticton Public Library, British Columbia, Canada