What If… Franz Ferdinand Had Survived Sarajevo?
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Alternate Histories: Franz Ferdinand's Survival
This chapter speculates on the ramifications of Archduke Franz Ferdinand surviving the assassination attempt in Sarajevo, examining how this could have changed Europe's political dynamics in 1914. It discusses the precarious nature of alliances, the interplay of geopolitical tensions in the Balkans, and the impact of imperial competition on the onset of World War I. By analyzing decision-making in Vienna, the chapter explores whether different responses could have potentially averted a global conflict.
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