1871-1918

Includes documents from 1871 to 1999.

Details how a single event, the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, spiraled out of control and plunged an entire continent into total war.

Details how a single event, the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, spiraled out of control and plunged an entire continent into total war.

Explores the reasons why the Second Reich, established in Germany in 1871, came to an end in 1918, including discussion of Germany's role in World War I,and features chapter questions, photographs, and maps.

Contains a collection of prose and poetry chronicling the years of 18701914.

This volume, covering entries from "Colonies" to "Huysmans," addresses the areas of human endeavor from the British Isles to Russia and from the Arctic to the Mediterranean.