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The sleepwalkers
Book • 2013
The Sleepwalkers is a comprehensive and meticulously researched book that explores the intricate events and relationships that led to the outbreak of World War I. Clark's narrative delves into the decades of history preceding 1914, examining the mutual misunderstandings, unintended signals, and complex alliances that drove Europe into war.
The book highlights the fraught situation in the Balkans, the role of key players such as Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Germany, and France, and the broader geopolitical context that contributed to the war.
Clark's analysis is insightful, drawing together politics, alliances, personalities, geography, fear, and false hopes to provide a detailed and authoritative chronicle of Europe’s descent into war.
The book highlights the fraught situation in the Balkans, the role of key players such as Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Germany, and France, and the broader geopolitical context that contributed to the war.
Clark's analysis is insightful, drawing together politics, alliances, personalities, geography, fear, and false hopes to provide a detailed and authoritative chronicle of Europe’s descent into war.
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Dominic Sandbrook as an alternative to Thomas Otte's book for those who found Clark's work too light.
Dominic Sandbrook as an alternative to Thomas Otte's book for those who found Clark's work too light.
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469. The Road to The Great War: Countdown to Armageddon (Part 1)
Mentioned by Dominic Sandbrook as a brilliant and groundbreaking book on the process leading to WWI.
Dominic Sandbrook as a brilliant and groundbreaking book on the process leading to WWI.150 snips
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Tom Holland in relation to his analysis of Sergei Sazanov and his documents to ambassadors.
Tom Holland in relation to his analysis of Sergei Sazanov and his documents to ambassadors.140 snips
471. The Road to The Great War: The Austrian Ultimatum (Part 3)
Mentioned by Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland in relation to the acquisition of Serbian armaments from a French company and the role of Major Vojislav Tankosic.
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