**3-Star Review: *Collision of Empires* by Prit Buttar**

*Collision of Empires* by Prit Buttar is a historical narrative that examines the complexities of World War I, focusing on the interplay between major powers and the often-overlooked Eastern Front. The book delves into the military strategies, political machinations, and human stories that shaped this tumultuous period, providing a detailed account of the conflicts that arose between empires.

Buttar’s extensive research and attention to detail shine through, as he effectively weaves historical facts with personal anecdotes, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the war's impact on various nations and peoples. The book does an excellent job of highlighting lesser-known aspects of the conflict, making it an informative read for history enthusiasts.

However, the narrative can sometimes feel dense, with a significant amount of information presented in a way that may overwhelm casual readers. The pacing varies, with sections that are engaging and fast-paced, contrasted by more scholarly passages that slow the momentum. Additionally, while Buttar's depth of knowledge is commendable, the writing style occasionally leans towards being overly academic, which may detract from the overall readability.

Overall, *Collision of Empires* is a valuable contribution to the understanding of World War I, particularly for those interested in the complexities of the Eastern Front. While it may not cater to all readers, history buffs will appreciate its thorough exploration of a pivotal moment in global history.

This book was released to commemorate 100 anniversary of the start of WW1. There were many first hand accounts of the battles and what the soldiers went through trying to learn and deal with all the struggle and hardships. There were many plans, but no one was good at putting them into action. Many died because of the failed leadership.

Fascinating history of the Eastern Front in World War 1. We don't hear a lot about this theater of the war in the west because our own troops were busy fighting on the Western Front. This timely and well written volume gives us the story of this important, but neglected topic,

This was a very interesting and detailed book about a subject that I did not know a lot about, what led up to WWI and how the eastern countries of the world participated. This book honestly took me quite a long time to get through and this was due to a few reasons. I enjoyed reading it, but it was just so detailed that I could only do so much in each sitting. It was a lot to take in, so many names, so many battles. All of it was completely new to me and I found it all fascinating. I cannot say that I will remember the vast majority of this book with its thousands of facts, but I can at least walk away from reading it having a better understanding of World War I and the players that are not as widely focused on. This book will give you a very detailed look of what went on away from the main focus of most history books in WWI.

Be ready for a lot of details. This books is not an easy and quick read, but it is a worthwhile read and I did enjoy it. If you are a history buff I predict that you will love this one and may learn something new!