The origins of the First World War : diplomatic and military documents /
Mombauer, Annika,editor of compilation.
A unique collection of hundreds of diplomatic and military documents on the origins of WWI: newly-discovered archival sources as well as documents not previously available in English. It includes a comprehensive scholarly introduction covering the most controversial issues in the debate on the origins of WWI on the eve of the centenary.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 611-632) and index.
A unique collection of hundreds of diplomatic and military documents on the origins of WWI: newly-discovered archival sources as well as documents not previously available in English. It includes a comprehensive scholarly introduction covering the most controversial issues in the debate on the origins of WWI on the eve of the centenary.
List of main characters mentioned in the documents -- Introduction -- Part 1: Documents before the July Crisis. Introduction: 1911-14: The period of 'avoided wars' ; 1911 ; 1912 ; 1913 ; 1914. -- Part 2: Documents from the July Crisis. Introduction ; Immediate reactions to the assassination ; The Hoyos mission ; Planning the ultimatum ; Reactions to the ultimatum ; The machine is in motion ; Mediation proposals and ultimatums ; The European War becomes reality.
World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1914-1918