Rising tensions among major powers from "summary" of Outbreak of the First World War by David Stevenson
The years leading up to the outbreak of the First World War were marked by a palpable sense of tension among the major powers of Europe. This tension was the result of a complex web of political, economic, and military factors that had been building for decades. One of the key drivers of this tension was the system of alliances that had been established between the major powers. These alliances were intended to provide security and stability, but instead had the effect of creating a delicate balance of power that could easily be upset by a single event or miscalculation. In addition to the alliance system, the major powers were also engaged in a fierce competition for colonial territories and economic influence around the world. This competition heightened the sense of rivalry and mistrust between the powers, as each sought to secure its own interests at the expense of its rivals. This rivalry was particularly intense between Germany and Great Britain, as both nations vied for dominance in the fields of industry, com...
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