Hidden Perspective - The Military Conversations 1906-1914

1905: Foreign Minister Edward Grey enters secret talks with France about sending British forces to their aid in the event of German attack. The details were only revealed to the Cabinet and Prime Minister in 1911, by which point the 'hidden perspective' was firmly entrenched. Owen argues that the outbreak of war in 1914 was far from inevitable.

About the author

David Owen has served as a member of Parliament, minister for the Navy, health minister, and foreign secretary. He is now an Independent Social Democrat in the House of Lords.

Summary

1905: Foreign Minister Edward Grey enters secret talks with France about sending British forces to their aid in the event of German attack. The details were only revealed to the Cabinet and Prime Minister in 1911, by which point the 'hidden perspective' was firmly entrenched. Owen argues that the outbreak of war in 1914 was far from inevitable.

Product details

• Authors: David Owen
• Publisher: Haus Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.2015
• EAN: 9781908323989
• ISBN: 978-1-908323-98-9
• No. of pages: 283
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 215 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book; European History, First World War, HISTORY / Europe / General, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1), C 1900 - C 1914, c 1900 to c 1909, c 1914 to c 1918 (World War One period), HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War I