
Origins of the First World War, pt. 14 -- Conclusions: Was the Great War Inevitable?
Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong
Debunking Myths of Public Enthusiasm for War in 1914
This chapter explores the exaggerated narratives of public eagerness for war in 1914, emphasizing that public sentiment did not significantly influence the outbreak of the First World War. It analyzes the role of military spending and the accidental nature of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in galvanizing governments towards war, debunking the idea of widespread public jingoism leading to the conflict.
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