Origins of the First World War, pt. 14 -- Conclusions: Was the Great War Inevitable?
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Failures of the European Left and Elite Networks Leading to World War I
This chapter discusses the failure of the European Left, particularly socialist parties in Germany, Russia, and France, to prevent the outbreak of World War I despite efforts like labor actions and international cooperation calls. It also analyzes the individual actions of elite networks of diplomats and officials, such as Kaiser Wilhelm and Prime Minister H.H. Asquith, whose blithe assumptions and ineffective attempts at resolution contributed to the inevitability of the Great War. The chapter further explores the influence of figures like Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia, her pan-Slavist views, connections to Rasputin, and involvement in mysticism on the collapse of the Russian regime and the Russian Revolution.
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