The Outbreak of the First World War: 1914 in Perspective

Studies in European History

by David Stevenson

This new book provides a synthesis of the latest historical, research into why in 1914 a Balkan conflict escalated into a general European war. It focuses on the decision-making of each power during the July-August crisis, and analyzes the role of economics, militarism, imperialism, and the international political system.

88 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

Reviews

[Travis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty dry but very interesting.