The Balkan Wars: 1912-1913 by Jacob Gould Schurman

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Author Schurman, Jacob Gould, 1854-1942
Title The Balkan Wars: 1912-1913
Third Edition
Note Reading ease score: 45.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "The Balkan Wars: 1912-1913" by Jacob Gould Schurman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book analyzes the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding the Balkan Wars, positioning them as critical precursors to the broader conflicts that ultimately led to World War I. It likely delves into the motivations and outcomes of these wars, highlighting the interplay of nationalism, imperial interests, and the struggle for territory among the Balkan states and their powerful neighbors. At the start of the book, the author underscores the unexpected successes of the Balkan Allies against Ottoman Turkey and the subsequent tensions that arose among them, particularly between Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece. The preface sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the diplomatic failures and rivalries that contributed to the outbreak of the first and second Balkan Wars, illustrating the fragile alliances and shifts in power dynamics in the region. Schurman emphasizes the broader implications of these conflicts for European stability, framing them within the context of rising nationalist sentiments and imperial ambitions that would soon engulf the continent in war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
Subject Balkan Peninsula -- History -- War of 1912-1913
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EBook-No. 11676
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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