Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.
Contents:
The powder keg -- The people rise, monarchies decline -- Germany flexes its muscles -- The last breath of European imperialism -- Trouble in the Balkans -- Dueling alliances -- A conspiracy leads to assassination -- World War begins -- Cause and effect -- Timeline -- Essential facts -- Glossary.
Summary:
Provides an overview of the causes of World War I, discussing the economic and political competition in Europe, aftermath of the Franco-Prussian war, and the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
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