July 1914: Soldiers, Statesmen and the Coming of the Great War (The Bedford Series in History and Culture) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

July 1914: Soldiers, Statesmen and the Coming of the Great War (The Bedford Series in History and Culture) Book

Historians have long sought to explain how the world descended into war in the wake of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife on June 28, 1914. Focusing on the interactions between two key leaders — one civilian and one military — in each of the Great Powers and Serbia, this documentary history explores how individuals, not monolithic governments and impersonal forces, contributed to the rapidly escalating crisis leading to World War I. A brief introduction outlines the background for July 1914, followed by seven chapters on events in each of the major nations involved, interwoven with over 70 documents — including memoirs, diaries, telegrams, press reports, and private letters — to illustrate how the crisis developed. An epilogue addresses the relative roles and influence of civilian and military leaders in leading the nations inexorably along the path to war. The volume also contains 14 images and two maps, a chronology, a glossary of key figures, Selected Bibliography, Questions for Consideration, and an index.Read More

from£13.99 | RRP: £16.99
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £9.08
  • 0312120109
  • 9780312120108
  • Samuel R. Williamson, Russell Van Wyk
  • 27 March 2003
  • Saint Martin's Press Inc.
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 284
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.