The War of 1914 From an American, Point of View: An Address Delivered Before the First Unitarian, Society, Milton, Nov 17 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Desmond Fitzgerald

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484711024 ISBN 13: 9780484711029

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A historical address that examines the causes of the War of 1914 from an American point of view.

This compact edition blends analysis with a strong call for peace and fair play, offering a window into how one observer interpreted the origins of a global conflict.

The rhetoric centers on who bears responsibility for the war and why it unfolded as it did. It discusses the roles of Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, England, and the Belgian crisis, and it traces diplomatic telegrams, mobilization, and strategic moves that shaped the early days of the conflict. The piece also reflects on the broader consequences for nations and civilians alike, including Belgium and its people.

• Who the author points to as mainly responsible for the war and the key prewar causes.
• How mobilization, alliances, and diplomacy influenced the path to conflict.
• Discussions of Austria-Hungary, Russia, Germany, England, and Belgium within the unfolding crisis.
• Observations on the use of statistics, public rhetoric, and the call for fairness in international dealings.

Ideal for readers of history and World War I scholarship who seek a contemporary American perspective on the early events of the war.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484711024
• ISBN 13: 9780484711029
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 49