"On 28 June 1914 the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in the Balkans. Five fateful weeks later the Great Powers of Europe were at war. Much time and ink has been spent ever since trying to identify the 'guilty' person or state responsible, or alternatively attempting to explain the underlying forces that 'inevitably' led to war in 1914. Unsatisfied with these explanations, Gordon Martel now goes back to the contemporar ..."
The Month that Changed the World(1st Edition) July 1914 and WWI by GordonMartel Hardcover, 512 Pages, Published 2014 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-966538-9, ISBN: 0-19-966538-9
"On June 28, 1914, the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in the Balkans. Five fateful weeks later the Great Powers of Europe were at war. Much time and ink has been spent ever since trying to identify the 'guilty' person or state responsible, or alternatively attempting to explain the underlying forces that 'inevitably' led to war in 1914. Unsatisfied with these explanations, Gordon Martel now goes back to the contempor ..."
Origins of the First World War(4th Edition) (Seminar Studies) by GordonMartel Hardcover, 216 Pages, Published 2016 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-92864-0, ISBN: 1-138-92864-X
"Origins of the First World War summarizes the policies, issues and crises that brought Europe to war in 1914. Examining the strategic and political problems that confronted each of the great powers and the way in which social and economic factors influenced the decision-making process, Martel discusses the position of each power and their place in the system of alliances which dominated international politics. The fourth edition has be ..."
Origins of the First World War(4th Edition) (Seminar Studies) by GordonMartel Paperback, 212 Pages, Published 2016 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-92865-7, ISBN: 1-138-92865-8
"Origins of the First World War summarizes the policies, issues and crises that brought Europe to war in 1914. Examining the strategic and political problems that confronted each of the great powers and the way in which social and economic factors influenced the decision-making process, Martel discusses the position of each power and their place in the system of alliances which dominated international politics. The fourth edition has be ..."
"James Joll's study is not simply another narrative, retracing the powder trail that was finally ignited at Sarajevo. It is an ambitious and wide-ranging analysis of the historical forces at work in the Europe of 1914, and the very different ways in which historians have subsequently attempted to understand them. The importance of the theme, the breadth and sympathy of James Joll's scholarship, and the clarity ..."
"Drawn from the award–winning 5–volume Encyclopedia of War, this valuable, one–volume reference provides readers with essential information on the conflicts and concepts that shaped global warfare in the twentieth–century and up to the present day. Provides essential coverage of twentieth–century warfare across the world Incorporates entries on all major wars, conflicts and concepts in the study of warfare during the period F ..."
"This ground-breaking 5-volume reference is a comprehensive print and electronic resource covering the history of warfare from ancient times to the present day, across the entire globe. Arranged in A-Z format, the Encyclopedia provides an overview of the most important events, people, and terms associated with warfare - from the Punic Wars to the Mongol conquest of China, and the War on Terror; from the Ottoman Sultan, Suleiman ‘the Magn ..."
"This volume brings together a distinguished group of international scholars to discuss the major debates in the study of early twentieth–century Europe. Brings together contributions from a distinguished group of international scholars. Provides an overview of current thinking on the period. Traces the great political, social and economic upheavals of the time. Illuminates perennial themes, as well as new areas of enquiry. T ..."
"A comprehensive overview of the most important international events, movements, and controversies of the 20th century. Written by distinguished scholars, each an authority in their field Explores influential, underlying themes such as imperialism, nationalism, internationalism, technological developments, and changes in diplomatic methods Addresses a broad range of topics, including diplomacy of wartime and pe ..."
"Two leading experts in high-level war games reveal remarkably consistent patterns that lead to war, dissect the six stages of every war, and explain how to avert major conflicts"
"When A.J.P. Taylor's The Origins of the Second World War appeared in 1961 it made a profound impact. The book became a classic and a central point of reference in all discussion on the Second World War. The second edition of this distinguished collection, written by leading experts in the field, is designed to bring the state of the argument up to date. The issues discussed include: * the legacy of the Treaty of Versailles* Hitlers for ..."
"This major new textbook brings together twelve of the leading scholars of U.S. foreign relations. Each contributor provides a clear, concise summary of an important period or theme in US diplomatic and strategic affairs since the Spanish-American War. Michael Hunt and Joan Hoff provide an overview of the traditions behind US policy and a preview of things to come. Together, the contributors offer a succinct explanation of the controvers ..."
Modern Germany Reconsidered(1st Edition) 1870-1945 by GordonMartel Paperback, 296 Pages, Published 1992 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-07812-2, ISBN: 0-415-07812-1
"Sontheimer and Wilhelm Bleek, The Government and Politics of East Germany (
New York: Hutchinson, 1975); Arnold J.Heidenheimer, The ... On the history of
German historiography one of the best works remains Georg G.Iggers, The
German Conception of History: The ... in particular see Iggers, The Social History
of Politics: Critical Perspectives in West German Historical Writing since 1945 (
Leamington ..."
""This book is must reading for teachers who assign Taylor's Origins to undergraduates, and is appropriate for the upper-level student as well."--Military Affairs"
The Origins of the Second World War Reconsidered(1st Edition) The A.J.P. Taylor Debate After Twenty-Five Years by GordonMartel Paperback, 276 Pages, Published 1986 by Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited (A ISBN-13: 978-0-04-940085-6, ISBN: 0-04-940085-1
"This essential introduction provides an invaluable study aid to students. The book deals with the policies and the issues that brought Europe to war in 1914. The position of each of the great powers within the international framework is concisely explained. The problems confronting them are also carefully analysed, as is the influence of political and economic structures on the decision-making process. Professor Martel shows how and why ..."
"James Joll’s classic text is an ambitious and wide ranging analysis of the historical forces at work in the Europe of 1914, and the multitude of very different explanations which historians have advanced to explain the causes of one of the most significant events in modern history. In this new edition, Gordon Martel seamlessly weaves into the original text the enormous amount of new research that has been conducted by historians since t ..."
"The Caribbean Basin: An International History provides a study of the entire Caribbean region, including Central America and the Caribbean coast of northern South America. It also offers analysis of: * the role of international intervention * the complex interaction among major world powers in the area * conflicts over colonial possessions and trade routes * Soviet-American confrontation in the Cold War years. Integrating the recent ..."
"130 Remak, Joachim, '1914 - the Third Balkan War, origins reconsidered',
Journal of Modern History, xliii (Sept 1971), pp. 353-66. 131 Schroeder, Paul ...
Historical Journal, x (1966). 134 Sweet, D. W., 'The Bosnian crisis', in F. H.
Hinsley (ed.) ..."