Publisher's Synopsis
""The Thirteen Days, July 23-August 4, 1914: A Chronicle And Interpretation"" is a historical book written by William Archer in 1915. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place during the thirteen days leading up to the outbreak of World War I. Archer provides a meticulous chronicle of the diplomatic negotiations and military preparations that occurred during this crucial period, as well as the key players involved in the conflict.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the events leading up to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914. The second part covers the period from July 23 to July 31, 1914, during which time the major European powers were engaged in diplomatic negotiations to try and prevent the outbreak of war. The third part covers the period from August 1 to August 4, 1914, during which time war was declared and the major powers mobilized their armies.Archer's book is highly regarded for its thoroughness and accuracy. He draws on a wide range of sources, including official government documents, newspapers, and personal diaries, to provide a detailed account of the events leading up to the outbreak of World War I. In addition, he provides his own interpretation of the events, offering insights into the motivations and actions of the key players involved in the conflict.Overall, ""The Thirteen Days, July 23-August 4, 1914: A Chronicle And Interpretation"" is an important historical document that provides a detailed and insightful account of one of the most significant periods in modern European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.
