| Description |
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
20th-century perspectives |
|
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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes -- Juvenile literature.
|
|
World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes.
|
| Added Title |
Causes of World War One |
|
Causes of World War 1 |
| ISBN |
1403401489 |
|
