In this thorough and incisive analysis of the political and economic factors leading up to the outbreak of World War I, Federn provides a sobering reminder of the dangers of aggressive nationalism and the importance of diplomacy in resolving conflicts between nations. A must-read for anyone interested in the causes and consequences of one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

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