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Fazli
is on page 121 of 336
It’s amazing how little the death of Ferdinand occupied the minds of most Europeans yet today we cite it as one of the most important events of the 20th century. I wonder if we will have any equally “unimportant” events that are actually massively significant in history.
The blame game between world leaders is frustrating. Someone here is responsible, and its probably Franz Joseph and Kaiser Wilhelm II
— Aug 05, 2024 11:53AM
The blame game between world leaders is frustrating. Someone here is responsible, and its probably Franz Joseph and Kaiser Wilhelm II
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Fazli
is on page 197 of 336
I am loving this chapter, “Hardened Attitudes.” Exactly why I wanted to read this book, to discuss the trauma of war in this time period.
— Oct 07, 2024 11:03PM
Fazli
is on page 112 of 336
Two things that intrigued me:
- French, German, Austrian socialists coming together and calculating that a general strike, a common peacekeeping tactic of theirs, would only open themselves up to a Russian invasion.
- How confusing it must have been to be a regular person in Europe at this time. The “Austro-Serb” conflict, if one was even aware of it, suddenly explodes into a full European war.
— Jul 30, 2024 09:58PM
- French, German, Austrian socialists coming together and calculating that a general strike, a common peacekeeping tactic of theirs, would only open themselves up to a Russian invasion.
- How confusing it must have been to be a regular person in Europe at this time. The “Austro-Serb” conflict, if one was even aware of it, suddenly explodes into a full European war.
Fazli
is on page 92 of 336
It’s fascinating how this book’s narrative of the days leading up to the war differ with the version we’re taught. At least in Western Europe, the majority of people were against war and had faith in the diplomatic system which handled worse crises. The Archduke’s death was not seen as a big deal, at least one big enough to start a war. The fault likely lies with Austria-Hungary for starting the war.
— Jul 25, 2024 10:59PM
Fazli
is on page 36 of 336
Man I read history quite slowly. But I’m digging this book; it’s wild to me how inconsequential the assassination of Ferdinand seemed to do many.
— Jul 17, 2024 09:21PM
Fazli
is on page 16 of 336
Feel like I’m in college again lol. Not sure what compelled me to pick this up aside from my interest in the First World War.
I’m also not sure why a public library would have this book on their shelves, it definitely reads like something I’d find in a college library.
I’m inclined to agree w the author’s assertion that this was a cabinet war more than a people’s war.
— Jul 10, 2024 10:23PM
I’m also not sure why a public library would have this book on their shelves, it definitely reads like something I’d find in a college library.
I’m inclined to agree w the author’s assertion that this was a cabinet war more than a people’s war.
