The Great War was not inevitable from "summary" of The Pity Of War by Niall Ferguson
The idea that the Great War was not inevitable challenges the conventional narrative that portrays the events leading to the war as an unavoidable march towards conflict. By examining the political decisions, diplomatic miscalculations, and personal ambitions that shaped the pre-war landscape, it becomes clear that alternative choices could have been made to prevent the outbreak of hostilities. One key factor in dispelling the inevitability of the Great War is the complex web of alliances and rivalries that defined the geopolitical climate of the time. While these alliances were meant to deter aggression and maintain peace, they ultimately served to escalate tensions and draw multiple countries into a conflict that no one truly desired. Furthermore, the belief i...
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