James Lyon
Serbia and the Balkan Front, 1914: The Outbreak of the Great War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472580047
- author:
- James Lyon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 15.9 x 1.8 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, World War I 1914-1
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Serbia and the Balkan Front, 1914 is a comprehensive history of the events leading up to the outbreak of World War I. James Lyon sheds new light on the complex web of alliances and rivalries that ultimately led to the conflict.
The book examines the pivotal role played by Serbia in the lead-up to war, including its expansionist plans, internal tensions, and diplomatic negotiations with other nations. Lyon challenges prevailing historical narratives by revealing the strategic superiority of Austria-Hungary's military forces over those of Serbia, and instead places blame on the military leadership.
Based on extensive archival research, this book provides a detailed account of the Sarajevo Assassination, the first battle of World War I, and the subsequent diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. By exploring these events in depth, Lyon enriches our understanding of the outbreak of war and Serbia's role in modern European history.
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