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Account for the Causes of the First World War in 1914
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Account for the Causes of the First World War in 1914 The Great War of 1914 has been a highly debated topic amongst historians for many years. In its aftermath many questions arose as to what the causes were and who was to blame, these questions continue to be debated. This essay will assess the issues and events in the years leading up to 1914. These include the Balance of Power in Europe, Imperial Rivalries, expansionist foreign policies, the Alliance System, the Balkan Crisis as well as the so-called 'trigger' cause of the July 1914 crisis and attempt to reach a conclusion as to how and if these factors caused the war. It will also analyse newer schools of thought such as that of Fritz Fischer and his supporters in order to reach a final conclusion with regards to what caused World War One. Up until 1870, power in Europe...
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