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The Arming Of Europe And The Making Of The First World War (Princeton Studies In International History And Politics)
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David Herrmann'S Work Is The Most Complete Study To Date Of How Landbased Military Power Influenced International Affairs During The Series Of Diplomatic Crises That Led Up To The First World War. Instead Of Emphasizing The Naval Arms Race, Which Has Been Extensively Studied Before, Herrmann Draws On Documentary Research In Military And State Archives In Germany, France, Austria, England, And Italy To Show The Previously Unexplored Effects Of Changes In The Strength Of The European Armies During This Period. Herrmann'S Work Provides Not Only A Contribution To Debates About The Causes Of The War But Also An Account Of How The European Armies Adopted The New Weaponry Of The Twentieth Century In The Decade Before 1914, Including Quickfiring Artillery, Machine Guns, Motor Transport, And Aircraft.In A Narrative Account That Runs From The Beginning Of A Series Of International Crises In 1904 Until The Outbreak Of The War, Herrmann Points To Changes In The Balance Of Military Power To Explain Why The War Began In 1914, Instead Of At Some Other Time. Russia Was Incapable Of Waging A European War In The Aftermath Of Its Defeat At The Hands Of Japan In 19045, But In 1912, When Russia Appeared To Be Regaining Its Capacity To Fight, An Unprecedented Landarmaments Race Began. Consequently, When The July Crisis Of 1914 Developed, The Atmosphere Of Military Competition Made War A Far More Likely Outcome Than It Would Have Been A Decade Earlier.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Arming of Europe and the Making of the First World War'? A: The book primarily examines how land-based military power influenced international relations leading up to the First World War, highlighting the effects of changes in the strength of European armies rather than focusing solely on the naval arms race.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Arming of Europe and the Making of the First World War' is David G. Herrmann.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the 3rd printing edition of the book.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on December 18, 1995.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed in acceptable condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 328 pages.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the military competition in Europe, the adoption of new weaponry before 1914, and the balance of military power leading to the outbreak of the First World War.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is based on extensive documentary research and provides valuable insights for academic studies related to military history and international relations.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify if the book includes illustrations or maps, so it is advisable to check the book itself for any visual content.