The Origins of World War I

About this book

Why did World War I happen? Several of the oft-cited causes are reviewed and discussed in this analysis. The argument of the alliance systems is inadequate, lacking relevance or compelling force. The argument of an accident or "slide" is also inadequate, given the clear and unambiguous evidence of intentions. The arguments of mass demands focusing on nationalism, militarism, and social Darwinism are also arguably insufficient. They lack indications of frequency, intensity, and process or influence on the various decisions.

Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN-13

9780521102186

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published

December 11, 2008

Pages

552

Weight

28.2 oz

Subject

History