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July Crisis
The World's Descent into War, Summer 1914
Book • 2015
This book provides a detailed analysis of the events leading to World War I, emphasizing the role of individual decision-makers and the collapse of Great Power politics.
It explores how the actions of key figures in Berlin, Vienna, Belgrade, London, Paris, and St Petersburg contributed to the outbreak of war.
Otte argues that the crisis was not primarily driven by abstract concepts like the balance of power or alliance systems, but by the miscalculations and flaws of European leaders.
It explores how the actions of key figures in Berlin, Vienna, Belgrade, London, Paris, and St Petersburg contributed to the outbreak of war.
Otte argues that the crisis was not primarily driven by abstract concepts like the balance of power or alliance systems, but by the miscalculations and flaws of European leaders.
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Dominic Sandbrook as a more detailed and serious account of the July Crisis compared to Christopher Clark's book.
Dominic Sandbrook as a more detailed and serious account of the July Crisis compared to Christopher Clark's book.
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469. The Road to The Great War: Countdown to Armageddon (Part 1)
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Tom Holland when discussing the Belgian issue and its importance in the lead-up to WWI.
Tom Holland when discussing the Belgian issue and its importance in the lead-up to WWI.150 snips
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Mentioned by Tom Holland for his description of Gavrilo Princip and his friends as "useful idiots" in the assassination plot.
Tom Holland for his description of Gavrilo Princip and his friends as "useful idiots" in the assassination plot.96 snips
466. The Murder of Franz Ferdinand: The Conspiracy (Part 2)
