Peace, War and the European Powers, 1814-1914 (European History in Perspective) - Softcover

Bartlett, C. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312161387 ISBN 13: 9780312161385

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1996

Synopsis

The causes of war have tended to attract more attention than the causes of peace, yet the two are intimately related. As study of the whole question of the best methods by which to defend and advance thenational interest is often more illuminating on why wars were avoided. This valuable book will be welcomed by anyone wishing to understand the nature of European state relations in the nineteenth century.

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From the Back Cover:

This valuable book will be welcomed by anyone wishing to understand the nature of European state relations in the nineteenth century. Professor Bartlett examines why major wars did happen and did not happen, with particular attention being paid to the events of 1914.

About the Author:

C. J. Bartlett is Professor of International History at the University of Dundee.

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0312161387
• ISBN 13: 9780312161385
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216