Europe pre1914 characterized by rivalry among major powers from "summary" of The Origins of the First World War by Annika Mombauer
Europe before 1914 was marked by a complex web of alliances and rivalries among the major powers, such as Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, France, and Britain. These powers were constantly vying for influence and territory, seeking to maintain a balance of power in the region. The system of alliances that had developed over the years was meant to deter aggression and prevent any one power from becoming too dominant. However, these alliances also created a delicate balance that could easily be upset by any number of factors. The arms race that had been raging for years only served to heighten tensions between the major powers, as each sought to outdo the others in terms of military strength. The development of new technologies, such as dreadnought battleships and machine guns, only added to the sense of uncertainty and insecu...
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