Decisions for War 19141917

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Focusing on the choices made by coteries this study examines the perplexing question of why World War I happened. In each case the decision to enter the war was made by a handful of individuals--monarchs ministers military people party leaders ambassadors and a few others. In each case also separate and distinct agendas are seen with considerations differing from one nation to the next. The leadership of Japan the Ottoman Empire Italy the Balkans and the United States are explored as well as that of the major powers involved--Austria-Hungary Germany France and Great Britain