Britain and the Origins of the First World War

How and why did Britain become involved in the First World War? Taking into account the scholarship of the last twenty-five years, this second edition of Zara S. Steiner's classic study, thoroughly revised with Keith Neilson, explores a subject which is as highly contentious as ever. While reta...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Steiner, Zara S., Neilson, Keith (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Macmillan Education UK 2003, 2003
Edition:Second Edition
Series:The Making of the 20th Century
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • The Myth of Rivalry?
  • Britain and Russia: The Troubled Partnership
  • Britain, Germany and France, 1912-14: Flexibility and Constraint
  • The Balkans, Russia and Germany, 1912-14
  • The Domestic Contest: Liberal Politics and Conservative Pressure
  • The Professional Influence: Diplomats and Officers
  • The July Crisis
  • Conclusion
  • Chronological Table
  • Bibliography
  • Notes and References
  • Index