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48 pages : 27 cm Explores key topics involving World War I and shows the causes that led up to the outbreak of war, including France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and Germany's attack on France Explores key topics involving World War I and shows the causes that led up to the outbreak of war, including France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and Germany's attack on France Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index What was World War I? -- Background to the tragedy -- Austria-Hungary: Patchwork empire -- Russia: Slumbering giant -- Germany: Insecure superpower -- France: Wounded glory -- Great Britain: Colonial flag bearer -- United States: Reluctant colossus -- Shifting alliances -- Schlieffen plan -- Flash points overseas: the colonies -- Arms race -- Balkan cauldron -- Road to war -- Ultimatum to Serbia -- Timetables to war -- Why did the war last so long? -- United States tips the balance -- Peace that never was -- Learning the lessons -- Timeline

Author

Allan, Tony, 1946-

Publisher

Heinemann Educational Books Ltd

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780431120119

Subjects

History, Literary Fiction, Humanities