| The Origins of World War I Contributor(s): Hamilton, Richard F. (Editor), Herwig, Holger H. (Editor) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0521102189 ISBN-13: 9780521102186 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $37.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2008 Annotation: Discusses and examines the possible causes of World War I. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Renaissance - History | Military - World War I |
| Dewey: 940.311 |
| Physical Information: 1.23" H x 6" W x 9" (1.76 lbs) 552 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Why did World War I happen? Several of the oft-cited causes are reviewed and discussed in this analysis. The argument of the alliance systems is inadequate, lacking relevance or compelling force. The argument of an accident or slide is also inadequate, given the clear and unambiguous evidence of intentions. The arguments of mass demands focusing on nationalism, militarism, and social Darwinism are also arguably insufficient. They lack indications of frequency, intensity, and process or influence on the various decisions. |