Helmuth Von Moltke And The Origins Of The First World War

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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

  • Series: (New Studies in European History)

  • Year: 2,001

  • Edition: 1

  • Pages: 325

  • Pages In File: 179

  • Language: English

  • Topic: 67

  • Issue: до 2011-01

  • Identifier: 0521791014,9780521791014

  • Ddc: 940.3/11

  • Lcc: D511 .M5525 2001

  • Org File Size: 121,444,592

  • Extension: pdf

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