1914

1914 is a book written by John D. P. French, which provides a detailed account of the events that led up to the outbreak of World War I. The book covers the period from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in June 1914 to the declaration of war by Britain on Germany in August of the same year. French examines the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the tensions between the major European powers and ultimately led to the war. He also explores the key players involved in the crisis, including the leaders of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, France, and Britain. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of the causes of World War I, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.