In the World War by Graf Ottokar Theobald Otto Maria Czernin von und zu Chudenitz
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| Author | Czernin von und zu Chudenitz, Ottokar Theobald Otto Maria, Graf, 1872-1932 |
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| Uniform Title | Im Weltkriege. English |
| Title | In the World War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "In the World War" by Count Ottokar Czernin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents a personal narrative of the events and individuals notable during World War I from the author’s perspective as a prominent figure in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The narrative intends to provide snapshots of the war, highlighting Czernin's intimate knowledge of the unfolding events and the key players involved. The opening of the work includes a preface where Czernin sets the stage for his detailed observations about the socio-political climate leading up to the war. He reflects on the long-standing tensions within Europe, particularly highlighting the entangled relationships among Austria-Hungary, Germany, and the other major powers. He introduces his perspective on the events following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, illustrating how misunderstandings and political maneuvering ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the war. Czernin discusses various political figures and their motivations, providing insights into the complexities of the alliances and the strategy that drove the actions of the Central Powers, particularly Austria-Hungary and Germany. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Subject | Austria -- Politics and government -- 1867-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18160 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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