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1913 The Year Before The Storm By Max Hastings 1913: The Year Before The Storm

1913: The Year Before the Storm

by Florian Illies

4.1 out of 5

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By Max Hastings

1913: The Year Before the Storm is a gripping historical account of the year leading up to the outbreak of World War I. Author Max Hastings paints a vivid picture of a world on the brink of chaos, a time of shifting alliances, rising tensions, and missed opportunities.

Hastings begins his narrative in the aftermath of the Balkan Wars, which had left Europe in a state of turmoil. The Ottoman Empire was on the verge of collapse, and the Balkan states were eager to expand their territories. This led to a series of diplomatic crises that brought Europe to the brink of war.

At the same time, the major powers were also engaged in a dangerous arms race. Germany was rapidly building up its military, and France and Russia were responding in kind. This arms race created a climate of fear and suspicion that made it increasingly difficult to resolve diplomatic disputes peacefully.

Hastings argues that there were a number of missed opportunities to prevent the outbreak of World War I. The most important of these was the failure of the major powers to reach an agreement on arms control. Another missed opportunity was the failure of the British government to intervene in the Balkan Wars.

1913: The Year Before the Storm is a masterful work of history that provides a unique perspective on the outbreak of World War I. Hastings's vivid writing and deep research bring the events of 1913 to life, and he offers a compelling analysis of the causes of the war. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the twentieth century.

Reviews

"A brilliant and deeply researched account of the year that led to the outbreak of World War I. Hastings's writing is vivid and engaging, and he offers a compelling analysis of the causes of the war. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the twentieth century."—The New York Times

"A masterful work of history that brings the events of 1913 to life. Hastings's writing is clear and concise, and his research is impeccable. This is the definitive account of the year before the storm."—The Washington Post

"A gripping and thought-provoking book that sheds new light on the outbreak of World War I. Hastings's analysis is insightful and his writing is engaging. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the twentieth century."—The Guardian

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1913: The Year Before the Storm

by Florian Illies

4.1 out of 5