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Title: The world war : a history of the nations and empires involved and a study of the events culminating in the great conflict
Note: A revision of The story of Europe and the nations at war.
Credits: Theresa Armao
Summary: "The World War" by Logan Marshall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the events leading up to World War I, detailing the complex political landscape and the various nations and empires involved in the conflict. It focuses on the dramatic suddenness with which Europe was plunged into war following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the subsequent reactions of the involved nations. The opening of the book sets the stage for the historical narrative that follows, describing the peace that pervaded Europe just before the outbreak of war. It highlights the shock and turmoil experienced across the continent as nations quickly mobilized for conflict. Marshall discusses the deep-rooted causes of the war, emphasizing that the assassination of the archduke served as a catalyst for long-standing tensions between nations. He delves into the political environment, the impacts of militarism, and the catastrophic consequences that ensued, painting a vivid picture of a world on the brink of devastation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Marshall, Logan, 1884-1937
EBook No.: 3779
Published: Feb 1, 2003
Downloads: 207
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- History -- 1789-1900
Subject: Europe -- History -- 1871-1918
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The world war : a history of the nations and empires involved and a study of the events culminating in the great conflict
Note: A revision of The story of Europe and the nations at war.
Credits: Theresa Armao
Summary: "The World War" by Logan Marshall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the events leading up to World War I, detailing the complex political landscape and the various nations and empires involved in the conflict. It focuses on the dramatic suddenness with which Europe was plunged into war following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the subsequent reactions of the involved nations. The opening of the book sets the stage for the historical narrative that follows, describing the peace that pervaded Europe just before the outbreak of war. It highlights the shock and turmoil experienced across the continent as nations quickly mobilized for conflict. Marshall discusses the deep-rooted causes of the war, emphasizing that the assassination of the archduke served as a catalyst for long-standing tensions between nations. He delves into the political environment, the impacts of militarism, and the catastrophic consequences that ensued, painting a vivid picture of a world on the brink of devastation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Marshall, Logan, 1884-1937
EBook No.: 3779
Published: Feb 1, 2003
Downloads: 207
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- History -- 1789-1900
Subject: Europe -- History -- 1871-1918
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.