The origins of the First World War: diplomatic & military document

[seaJane]

New from Manchester University Press which says:

"This book will be invaluable to anyone studying or teaching the origins of the First World War. Annika Mombauer translates, cross-references and annotates a vast range of diplomatic and military documents on the origins of the First World War. It collects together documents which are newly discovered or were not previously available in English, drawn from a broad range of sources and countries into a single, indispensible text for students and scholars alike.

The volume includes a detailed scholarly introduction which analyses the most controversial issues in the debate on the origins of the War and provides a comprehensive overview of the history of document collections on the war’s origins. Thoroughly cross-referenced and annotated, these fascinating sources are presented with authoritative commentary, enabling readers to make connections between the documents to illuminate how the decisions for war were taken, and why."

'Annika Mombauer's document collection will be essential reading for students of the origins of the First World War. Mombauer has trawled the archives for new and unfamiliar texts that shed fresh light on the events that brought war to Europe in 1914. The book reconstructs a sequence of key episodes, offering a three-dimensional view of the European pre-war crisis and allowing readers to compare a range of national perspectives. With its eloquent introduction and commentaries, this judicious, elegantly translated and lucidly structured collection is an important new reference work.' - Professor Christopher Clark, University of Cambridge

592pp paperback: ISBN 9780719074219 £19.99

[Chris_Baker]

Good price for a university press book. Nice one.

[4thGordons]

Mombauer's previous works and presentations in this area have been excellent. I 'll look forward to this.

Chris