"Annika Mombauer "The Origins of the First World War"" Topic
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| KTravlos | 16 Dec 2016 5:05 a.m. PST |
I finally got my copy of this new book and I must say, this is excpetional at a first skim. The wealth of info is overwhelming for me. Just wow. |
Dave Jackson  | 16 Dec 2016 6:14 a.m. PST |
Have you read any or many of the other "Origins" books? If so, how does it compare? (be interested to know afer you read it….) |
| Weasel | 16 Dec 2016 11:11 a.m. PST |
On amazon I see two by that author: "Origins of the first world war: Diplomatic and military documents"
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"Origins of the first world war: Controversies and consensus". Which one do you have and are they both recommended? |
| KTravlos | 16 Dec 2016 12:47 p.m. PST |
The Documents book. I am sorry I should had clarified it. "Origins of the first world war: Diplomatic and military documents" It is a treasure trove! The other one is also reputed to be a good book. If I remember correctly, a edited volume revisiting the Fisher Thesis. I hve not read it but it was cited in the Levy and Vasquez edited volumes, and the Clarke book. |
| Weasel | 16 Dec 2016 3:07 p.m. PST |
That's okay!
Both look fantastic but they are a touch pricey so won't be able to grab both at the same time. |
| coopman | 17 Dec 2016 8:29 a.m. PST |
I am currently reading "Catastrophe: 1914" by Max Hastings. It is an interesting read. |
| Weasel | 17 Dec 2016 9:25 a.m. PST |
I have had Catastrophe sitting on the shelf for a little bit. Been saving it for christmas. |
| KTravlos | 21 Dec 2016 4:11 a.m. PST |
Weasal the Documents book is really a specialist book. Not needed, and a cheaper option might be the older Williamson and Wyk book which does the same, though with far fewer documents link |
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dips his toe into the Russo-Japanese War.