The World War and What was Behind It; Or, The Story of the Map of Europe
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The book ""The World War And What Was Behind It"" written by Louis P. Benezet is a comprehensive analysis of the causes and events leading up to World War I. The author examines the political, economic, and social factors that contributed to the outbreak of the war, including the arms race, imperialism, nationalism, and alliances. He also provides a detailed account of the major battles and military strategies employed during the war. In addition, Benezet explores the impact of the war on society, including the role of women, the rise of propaganda, and the effects of the war on the global eco...
Chapters (45)
- The World War and What Was Behind It
- The Story of the Map of Europe
- L. P. Bénézet
- Preface
- List of Maps
- List of Illustrations
- The Story of the Map of Europe
- Chapter I. The Great War
- Chapter II. Rome and the Barbarian Tribes
- Chapter III. From Chiefs to Kings
- Chapter IV. Master and Man
- Chapter V. A Babel of Tongues
- Chapter VI. “The Terrible Turk”
- Chapter VII. The Rise of Modern Nations
- France and England in the 15th Century
- Spain and Other Kingdoms
- The Holy Roman Empire
- France in the 18th Century
- Prussia
- Chapter VIII. The Fall of the Two Kingdoms
- The Downfall of the French Monarchy
- Chapter IX. The Little Man from the Common People
- Chapter X. A King-Made Map and its Trail of Wrongs
- Chapter XI. Italy a Nation at Last
- Chapter XII. The Man of Blood and Iron
- Chapter XIII. The Balance of Power
- Chapter XIV. The “Entente Cordiale”
- Chapter XV. The Sowing of the Dragon’s Teeth
- Chapter XVI. Who Profits?
- Chapter XVII. The Spark that Exploded the Magazine
- Chapter XVIII. Why England Came In
- Chapter XIX. Diplomacy and Kingly Ambition
- Chapter XX. Back to the Balkans
- Greece
- Roumania
- Chapter XXI. The War Under the Sea
- Chapter XXII. Another Crown Topples
- Chapter XXIII. The United States at War—Why?
- The Submarine War
- Plots and Threats Against the United States
- Chapter XXIV. Europe as it Should Be
- Chapter XXV. The Cost of It All
- Chapter XXVI. What Germany Must Learn
- Pronouncing Glossary
- Index
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