Alliances draw major powers into escalating tensions from "summary" of The Origins of the First World War by Annika Mombauer
The building of alliances among major powers prior to World War I played a significant role in drawing these countries into escalating tensions. These alliances were formed as a means of creating a balance of power in Europe, with countries aligning themselves with one another for security and protection. However, instead of promoting stability, these alliances often had the opposite effect, as they created a system of interlocking commitments that increased the risk of conflict. The alliance system in Europe was complex and fragile, with countries divided into two opposing camps – the Triple Entente (comprising France, Russia, and Great Britain) and the Triple Alliance (comprising Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy). These alliances were not static, and countries were constantly reassessing their relationships with one another based on...
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