The Causes of the Great War (Classic Reprint)
The Causes of the Great War (Classic Reprint)

Author: Edward Raymond Turner

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-04

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780267714841

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Excerpt from The Causes of the Great War The appearance of the German Empire was a rude disturb ance of the old political equilibrium in Europe. Bismarck sought readjustment by a new grouping of nations about Ger many. Austria, who soon came to be dependent upon German support, was firmly attached in alliance. To these two powers Russia had been drawn for a while, but it was soon apparent that the question of the Balkans made the interests of Germany's partners irreconcilable. During the russo-turkish War she was forced to choose which of her friends she would in the future have, and the support which she gave to Austria made it certain that Russia would soon seek her interests elsewhere. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Causes, and Meaning of the Great War (Classic Reprint)
The Causes, and Meaning of the Great War (Classic Reprint)

Author: Wilbur Fisk Gordy

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-05

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9780267818433

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Excerpt from The Causes, and Meaning of the Great War If this book proves helpful to intelligent citizen ship and patriotic service, the author's aim in writing it will be realized. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Immediate Causes of the Great War (Classic Reprint)
The Immediate Causes of the Great War (Classic Reprint)

Author: Oliver Perry Chitwood

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-11

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781331161868

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Excerpt from The Immediate Causes of the Great War The object of this volume is to narrate briefly the direct causes of the European war as they are given in the published documents of the belligerents. These sources are abundantly adequate for determining the immediate responsibility of each nation and apportioning the guilt for this great crime. It may be thought that, inasmuch as each government in publishing its official correspondence has tried to convict its enemies and clear itself and its allies, the statements made are so biased as not to be accepted as evidence. This, however, is not the case. The documents corroborate each other sufficiently to show that statements of fact given in official despatches by ambassadors to foreign ministers and vice versa can usually be accepted at face value. The numerous cross-references in the published correspondence enable us sometimes to detect false claims based on the omission, misinterpretation, or even the distortion of facts. Some discrepancies, however, are irreducible, and where such occur, the evidence presented by both sides is given. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Germany and the Causes of the First World War
Germany and the Causes of the First World War

Author: Mark Hewitson

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2014-03-04

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1472578104

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How can we understand what caused World War I? What role did Germany play? This book encourages us to re-think the events that led to global conflict in 1914.Historians in recent years have argued that German leaders acted defensively or pre-emptively in 1914, conscious of the Reich's deteriorating military and diplomatic position. Germany and the Causes of the First World War challenges such interpretations, placing new emphasis on the idea that the Reich Chancellor, the German Foreign Office and the Great General Staff were confident that they could win a continental war. This belief in Germany's superiority derived primarily from an assumption of French decline and Russian weakness throughout the period between the turn of the century and the eve of the First World War. Accordingly, Wilhelmine policy-makers pursued offensive policies - at the risk of war at important junctures during the 1900s and 1910s. The author analyses the stereotyping of enemy states, representations of war in peacetime, and conceptualizations of international relations. He uncovers the complex role of ruling elites, political parties, big business and the press, and contends that the decade before the First World War witnessed some critical changes in German foreign policy. By the time of the July crisis of 1914, for example, the perception of enemies had altered, with Russia - the traditional bugbear of the German centre and left - becoming the principal opponent of the Reich. Under these changed conditions, German leaders could now pursue their strategy of brinkmanship, using war as an instrument of policy, to its logical conclusion.

The Great War
The Great War

Author: Theodore Dehon Jervey

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-03

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9781330664575

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Excerpt from The Great War: The Causes and the Waging of It The following short story of the Great War was prepared by the author in the winter and spring of 1917 when it became probable that the United States would be drawn in through the resumption by Germany of unrestricted submarine activity against neutral shipping and neutral noncombatants. It was thought that in the Southern States, especially, a clear understanding of the causes of the war and a truthful account of the waging of it, up to our entrance in it, might be of some value to those who might not have given much attention to the consideration of such before this time. In this connection, if it was advisable for the representatives of the French and British Governments to indicate to us their mistakes, it was thought by the author appropriate that, while revealing, to some extent, the splendid courage, devoted patriotism and wonderful determination of the Allies to exhibit, at the same time, the evidence of courage, capacity and determination of our foes which a study of the war reveals. Also, if there have been mistakes made by our Allies, as yet not as apparent to them as to some of us, the revelation of such might be as helpful to us and to them as was the recital by them of those they did see and thought necessary to expose to us so clearly. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Great War
The Great War

Author: Wayland Johnson Chase

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-11-15

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 9781334284434

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Excerpt from The Great War: A Study Outline of the Causes, the Immediate Background, and the Beginnings of the Great World War The following outline was originally planned for a guided-study club program. However, because of the keen and widespread, if indeed not universal, interest. In this world issue, and the great demands for topical suggestions upon it, the outline has been modified to meet the needs of any serious group study work. It is furthermore believed that in its present form this out line will afford excellent direction for general reading and study to those who wish to inform themselves through personal investigation. The Department of Debating and Public Discussion has made a special effort to collect the latest and most authoritative material on the Great World War in allits aspects. This is available to residents of Wisconsin as loan package libraries. To Select material judicious ly, it is essential that the department know how and by whom the desired information is to be used. The same package cannot be used to equal advantage by a rural school pupil and the member of an adult civic league. To prevent duplication and unnecessary expense it is advisable to indicate in the request for loan material what is available locally. Many of the special volumes listed may be borrowed by residents of Wisconsin from the Traveling Library Department of the Wisconsin Library Commission. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A History of the Great War, 1914–1918
A History of the Great War, 1914–1918

Author: C.R.M.F. Cruttwell

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13: 0897336607

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This vivid, detailed history of World War I presents the general reader with an accurate and readable account of the campaigns and battles, along with brilliant portraits of the leaders and generals of all countries involved. Scrupulously fair, praising and blaming friend and enemy as circumstances demand, this has become established as the classic account of the first world-wide war.

No Man's Land
No Man's Land

Author: John Toland

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 862

ISBN-13: 0525563261

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1918: The end of the war to end all wars. The end of an era for victors and vanquished alike. When Germany launched the Ludendorf Offensives—the most massive military bombardment of World War I—they seemed certain to win. But when American troops began arriving in droves, the Allies' certain defeat became a decisive victory. No Man's Land takes us into the trenches, behind enemy lines, into military strategy sessions and through the corridors of power in London, Paris, Berlin, and Washington in a brilliant account of one of the most fateful years in Western history. Drawing on new sources—diaries, memoirs, vivid personal experiences—here is a book that for sheer excitement, drama, vigor, and emotional impact rivals the greatest novels, history marvelously told by the incomparable John Toland. "A compelling human picture...a marvelous job by a master of the big-canvas history." Business Week

Causes and Pretexts of the World War (Classic Reprint)
Causes and Pretexts of the World War (Classic Reprint)

Author: Orestes Ferrara

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-03-21

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9780365175780

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Excerpt from Causes and Pretexts of the World War *colone1 H. Frobenius in The German Empire's Hour of Destiny (translated from the German), demands that this rendering be substituted for that over the door of the great hall in the Peace Palace which reads si vis pacem, para justitia. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.