Margaret MacMillan
The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812980660
- author:
- Margaret MacMillan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 739
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 4.3 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, World War I 1914-1918
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 by Margaret MacMillan A gripping narrative of the events leading up to the outbreak of World War I, this book explores the complex web of alliances, rivalries, and colonial ambitions that ultimately led to the failure of the long peace in Europe. From the early 20th century, Europe was poised on the brink of a golden future, but instead, the intricate relationships between military leaders, politicians, and crowned heads across the continent proved disastrous. The story is told through the lives of key figures, including Kaiser Wilhelm II, Emperor Franz Joseph, Tsar Nicholas II, and King Edward VII, who all played a role in the events that led to the war. MacMillan masterfully weaves together the threads of their stories to create a vivid portrait of the era, revealing the tensions and rivalries that ultimately led to the devastating conflict. This book is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the events that shaped the world in the years leading up to World War I.
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