| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
The Great War and How It Arose
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Produced by Steven Gibbs, Richard J. Shiffer, and Distributed Proofreading volunteers (http://www.pgdp.net) for Project Gutenberg
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| Summary |
"The Great War and How It Arose" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the complex corporate factors that led to the outbreak of World War I, focusing on the actions and positions of various nations such as Serbia, Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary. It delves into the political machinations, diplomatic failures, and the series of ultimatums that escalated tensions, ultimately paving the way for one of history's greatest conflicts. The opening of the book outlines the pivotal events surrounding the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in June 1914 and Austria-Hungary's aggressive response to Serbia. It details the demands issued by Austria in the ultimatum to Serbia, and how despite Serbia's conciliatory reply, further negotiation attempts were rebuffed by Austria and Germany, leading to the mobilization of forces. This section sets the stage for the eventual declaration of war, highlighting the precarious balance of power and the tangled alliances that defined the political landscape of Europe at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Diplomatic history
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36100 |
| Release Date |
May 14, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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