The Rise of Germany and Prelude to Assassination

This chapter explores the strategic dynamics of Germany's ascent as a superpower in early 20th-century Europe and its impact on the declining British Empire. It provides a detailed analysis of the political and economic tensions leading up to World War I, including the complexities surrounding Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination. The narrative captures the chaotic moments of the assassination attempt, the motivations of those involved, and the broader ideological implications of Serbian nationalism.