The Origins of World War I
- Editors:
- Richard F. Hamilton, Ohio State University
- Holger H. Herwig, University of Calgary
- Date Published: December 2008
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521102186
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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.
Read more- Provides detailed examination of decision-makers and decision-making by rulers in thirteen participant nations
- Provides critiques on various theories or positions on the causes of the war
- Assesses those theories and offers an alternative based on the material reviewed
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"...insightful...The Origins of World War I deserves reading by anyone interested in World War I or decision making in conflict situations." History
See more reviews"This volume presents a new approach to the origins of the Great War.... The authors offer many interesting and original interpretations: the British military had minimal effect on civilian decisions; the alliance systems were defensive rather than offensive; British Foreign Minister Grey was more pro-war than represented in earlier interpretations; and businessmen were generally anti-war, suggesting that economic liberalism was largely irrelevant.... Highly recommended." Choice
"the essays do provide thoughtful analyses of the factors impelling the various nations to war, which, in most cases, prove to have been less the result of aggressive urges than to fear that by not acting, they might lose power and influence, factors that particularly drove Austro-Hungarian and German decision making. An interesting and valuable work." - The NYMAS Review
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- Date Published: December 2008
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521102186
- length: 552 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 152 x 31 mm
- weight: 0.8kg
- contains: 6 maps 2 tables
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
1. World wars: definition and causes Richard F. Hamilton and Holger H. Herwig
2. The European wars:
1815–1913 Richard F. Hamilton
3. Serbia Richard C. Hall
4. Austria-Hungary Graydon A. Tunstall, Jr.
5. Germany Holger H. Herwig
6. Russia David Alan Rich
7. France Eugenia C. Kiesling
8. The United Kingdom J. Paul Harris
9. Japan Frederick R. Dickinson
10. The Ottoman empire Ulrich Trumpener
11. Italy Richard F. Hamilton and Holger H. Herwig
12. Bulgaria, Romania and Greece Richard C. Hall
13. The United States John M. Cooper, Jr.
14. Why did it happen? Holger H. Herwig
15. On the origins of the catastrophe Richard F. Hamilton
Appendix A. Chronology
Appendix B. Dramatis personae
Appendix C. Suggested readings.
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