The Origins of the First World War

Informationen zum Autor Ruth Henig Klappentext First published in 2003. There is an enormous literature on the origins of the First World War and this pamphlet focuses on the major issues involved in the topic and assesses the validity of the different interpretations. Beginning with the legacy of Bismarck's diplomacy between 1871 and 1890, Ruth Henig surveys the roots of the conflict and outlines the assassination crisis which led to war in August 1914, looking especially at the factors which influenced individual countries to mobilize their armed forces. She goes on to consider how the long-term factors leading up to the crisis of 1914 and the crisis itself have been interpreted by successive generations of historians since 1919, including the recent arguments concerning German responsibility for the outbreak of war. Zusammenfassung First published in 2003. There is an enormous literature on the origins of the First World War. This pamphlet focuses on the major issues involved in the topic and assesses the validity of the different interpretations advanced Beginning with the legacy of Bismarck's diplomacy between 1871 and 1890. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction to the third edition, Timeline of key events, 1 The origins of war, Bismarck's Legacy The Challenge of German Power The Balkans Crisis The Outbreak of War - July-August 1914 2. The Historical Debate

List of contents

Introduction to the third edition, Timeline of key events, 1 The origins of war, Bismarck's Legacy The Challenge of German Power The Balkans Crisis The Outbreak of War - July-August 1914 2. The Historical Debate

Product details

• Authors: Ruth Henig, Ruth B. Henig, Henig Ruth
• Publisher: Routledge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.2001
• EAN: 9780415261852
• ISBN: 978-0-415-26185-2
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 216 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Lancaster Pamphlets; Lancaster Pamphlets
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / General, General & world history, General and world history, History and Archaeology, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War I