Six Months: March-August, 1914 (1914)

Six Months: March-August, 1914 is a historical book written by Clare Benedict. The book provides a detailed account of the six months leading up to the outbreak of World War I in August 1914. It covers the political, social, and economic events that took place during this period and the tensions that were building up between the major European powers.The book is divided into chapters that cover each month from March to August 1914, and each chapter focuses on the major events that occurred during that month. The author uses a range of primary sources, including newspaper articles, diaries, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the period.The book begins with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo in June 1914 and ends with the declaration of war between Germany and France on August 3, 1914. Along the way, the author covers the diplomatic efforts to prevent war, the mobilization of armies, and the propaganda campaigns that were used to rally public support for the war.Overall, Six Months: March-August, 1914 is an engaging and informative book that provides a detailed insight into the events that led up to the outbreak of World War I. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the period and the causes of the war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.