The Origins of the World War

Before Sarajevo: Underlying Causes of the War

von Sidney Bradshaw Fay

594 Seiten, Hardcover

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"The Origins of the World War Volume 1 Before Sarajevo: Underlying Causes of the War" is a landmark historical study that meticulously examines the complex web of diplomatic and political tensions leading up to the outbreak of the First World War. In this first volume, Sidney Bradshaw Fay explores the profound causes that set the stage for global conflict long before the fatal shots were fired in Sarajevo. Focusing on the period between 1870 and 1914, the work provides an in-depth analysis of the system of secret alliances, the rise of nationalism, and the pressures of economic imperialism.Fay's scholarship is renowned for its objective approach, challenging the then-prevailing notion of sole "war guilt" by distributing responsibility among the various European powers. By dissecting the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente, the author illustrates how the precarious balance of power in Europe became increasingly unstable. This volume serves as an essential resource for understanding the historical forces that transformed regional disputes into a catastrophic worldwide struggle. "The Origins of the World War Volume 1 Before Sarajevo: Underlying Causes of the War" remains a foundational text for historians and readers interested in the intricate origins of modern international conflict.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025882635
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: British Library, Historical Print Editions