Helmuth Von Moltke And The Origins Of The First World War
E-Book Overview
This book explores the influence of Helmuth von Moltke, Germany's Chief of the General Staff between 1906 and 1914. Based largely on previously-unknown primary sources, it shows that Moltke's influence on the Kaiser and on Germany's political decision-making to have been decisive, helping to foster an increasingly confrontational mood. The book also takes issue with the common perception of Moltke as a reluctant military leader, concluding that he was both bellicose and ambitious and played a crucial role in the outbreak of the First World War.
E-Book Information
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Series: (New Studies in European History)
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Year: 2,001
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Edition: 1
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Pages: 325
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Pages In File: 179
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Language: English
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Topic: 67
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Issue: до 2011-01
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Identifier: 0521791014,9780521791014
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Ddc: 940.3/11
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Lcc: D511 .M5525 2001
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Org File Size: 121,444,592
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Extension: pdf