Martel, Gordon
The Month that Changed the World: July 1914
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199665389
- author:
- Martel, Gordon
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.3 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, World War I 1914-1918,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Month that Changed the World July 1914 by Gordon Martel In the summer of 1914, a single event - the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand - set off a chain reaction that would lead to one of the most devastating conflicts of the 20th century. This gripping account of the July Crisis, as it came to be known, reveals the complex web of diplomacy, military strategy, and personal relationships that ultimately led to the outbreak of war. Martel's meticulous examination of the contemporary records sheds new light on the events of that fateful month, exposing the twists and turns of the crisis and the personalities of the key players who shaped its course. From the hopes and fears of the Great Powers to the desperate attempts to avoid war, this book offers a fresh and nuanced understanding of one of history's most pivotal moments. By retracing the steps taken by those who went down the road to war, Martel makes clear just how little the conflict was in fact premeditated, preordained, or even predictable. A gripping and insightful account of the descent to war, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of international relations and the events that shaped the 20th century.
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