The Outbreak of the First World War - 1914 in Perspective

This book examines why, in 1914, a Balkan conflict escalated into a general European war. It focuses on the decision-making of each Power during the July-August crisis, and analyses the role of domestic politics, economics, cultural factors, militarism, imperialism, and the international political system. Attention is given to source material and to historiography, notably the controversy surrounding the work of Fritz Fischer. There is an extensive annotated bibliography>

List of contents

Chronology Maps
Introduction
Austria-Hungary and Serbia Germany and the Blank Cheque
Russo-French Response Towards World War
The Search for Understanding Conclusion: The Vision of War
Bibliography
Index.

About the author

D. Stevenson

Product details

• Authors: D Stevenson, D. Stevenson, David Stevenson, Stevenson D.
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.05.1997
• EAN: 9780333583272
• ISBN: 978-0-333-58327-2
• No. of pages: 86
• Series: Studies in European History; Studies in European History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; European History, First World War, HISTORY / Europe / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, HISTORY / World, International Relations, General & world history, General and world history, c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1), c 1914 to c 1918 (World War One period), Designed / suitable for A and AS Level (England and Wales), Designed / suitable for A & AS Level, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War I, For advanced / upper secondary education