Bibliograph

The causes of World War I, Tony Allan

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The causes of World War I, Tony Allan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The causes of World War I

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

49415887

Responsibility statement

Tony Allan

Series statement

20th-century perspectives

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

pre adolescent

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