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Title: A General Sketch of the European War: The First Phase

Note: Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "A General Sketch of the European War: The First Phase" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It provides an analytical overview of the causes, forces involved, and early operations of World War I. The work aims to help readers navigate the complex political landscape and military strategies that led to the outbreak of the war and suggests that the conflict was fundamentally about the clash of national wills. The opening of this volume introduces its ambitious goals, outlining the structure of the work and its intent to clarify the fundamental causes of the war. Belloc argues that armed conflict emerges from opposing national objectives and insecurities, drawing a clear distinction between the German ambitions for unity and dominance and the contrasting ambitions of other nations, particularly France, England, and Russia. He explores how these conflicting national wills ultimately culminated in a larger confrontation, emphasizing that understanding these origins is crucial for comprehending the overarching narrative of the war. The text sets the stage for deeper explorations into the various campaigns and decisions that defined the initial phase of the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953

EBook No.: 18042

Published: Mar 23, 2006

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: A General Sketch of the European War: The First Phase

Note: Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Thierry Alberto, Jeannie Howse and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "A General Sketch of the European War: The First Phase" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It provides an analytical overview of the causes, forces involved, and early operations of World War I. The work aims to help readers navigate the complex political landscape and military strategies that led to the outbreak of the war and suggests that the conflict was fundamentally about the clash of national wills. The opening of this volume introduces its ambitious goals, outlining the structure of the work and its intent to clarify the fundamental causes of the war. Belloc argues that armed conflict emerges from opposing national objectives and insecurities, drawing a clear distinction between the German ambitions for unity and dominance and the contrasting ambitions of other nations, particularly France, England, and Russia. He explores how these conflicting national wills ultimately culminated in a larger confrontation, emphasizing that understanding these origins is crucial for comprehending the overarching narrative of the war. The text sets the stage for deeper explorations into the various campaigns and decisions that defined the initial phase of the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953

EBook No.: 18042

Published: Mar 23, 2006

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.