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Decisions for War, 1914-1917

By Richard F. Hamilton , Holger H. Herwig

Book information

Year
2004
ISBN
0521836794, 9780521836791, 9780511082221
LCC
D511 .D245 2004
Open Library ID
OL3305298M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3949504 bytes)
Edition
abridged edition
Pages
284\284
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Focusing on the choices made by coteries, this study examines the perplexing question of why World War I happened. In each case, the decision to enter the war was made by a handful of individuals--monarchs, ministers, military people, party leaders, ambassadors, and a few others. In each case also, separate and distinct agendas are seen, with considerations differing from one nation to the next. The leadership of Japan, the Ottoman Empire, Italy, the Balkans, and the United States are explored, as well as that of the major powers involved--Austria-Hungary, Germany, France, and Great Britain,

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