Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War

A Diplomatic History

The outbreak of the First World War in 1914 was a cataclysmic event that changed the course of global history. The war was fought on an unprecedented scale, with millions of casualties and devastating destruction. The war also had a profound impact on the political and social landscape of Europe, leading to the collapse of empires and the rise of new ideologies.

Dreadnought: Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War

by Robert K. Massie

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The origins of the war are complex and have been the subject of much debate among historians. However, it is clear that the relationship between Britain and Germany played a major role in the outbreak of hostilities. The two countries had been rivals for decades, competing for supremacy in Europe and around the world.

In the years leading up to the war, tensions between Britain and Germany escalated. Britain was concerned about Germany's growing military strength and its aggressive foreign policy. Germany, for its part, resented Britain's dominant position in the world and its attempts to contain German expansion.

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo in June 1914 was the spark that ignited the war. However, the origins of the war can be traced back much further, to the complex diplomatic tensions between Britain and Germany.

In this comprehensive diplomatic history, author Margaret Macmillan provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the outbreak of the First World War. Macmillan draws on a wealth of primary sources, including diplomatic correspondence, memoirs, and government records, to provide a nuanced and insightful analysis of the complex relationship between Britain and Germany.

Macmillan argues that the war was not inevitable, but rather the result of a series of miscalculations and misunderstandings. She shows how the two countries were drawn into a spiral of mistrust and suspicion, which ultimately led to the outbreak of hostilities.

Macmillan's book is a major contribution to the historiography of the First World War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the origins of the war and the complex relationship between Britain and Germany.

Praise for Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War

"A magisterial work of scholarship that will undoubtedly become the definitive account of the diplomatic origins of the First World War." - Niall Ferguson, author of The Pity of War

"A brilliant and deeply researched book that sheds new light on the outbreak of the First World War." - Christopher Clark, author of The Sleepwalkers

"Margaret Macmillan has written the definitive account of the diplomatic origins of the First World War. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of this pivotal conflict." - David Cannadine, author of The Decline and Fall of the British Empire

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Dreadnought: Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War

by Robert K. Massie

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	13091 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	1450 pages

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