'An excellent introduction to the debate surrounding the outbreak of the First World War. It includes an excellent bibliography and uses up-to-date material. Also best used with a narrative account of events. I will recommend this to students.' - Dr Arram Taylor, University of Northumbria

• Chronology Maps Introduction Austria-Hungary and Serbia Germany and the Blank Cheque Russo-French Response Towards World War The Search for Understanding Conclusion: The Vision of War Bibliography Index.

'An excellent introduction to the debate surrounding the outbreak of the First World War. It includes an excellent bibliography and uses up-to-date material. Also best used with a narrative account of events. I will recommend this to students.' - Dr Arram Taylor, University of Northumbria

• Chronology Maps Introduction Austria-Hungary and Serbia Germany and the Blank Cheque Russo-French Response Towards World War The Search for Understanding Conclusion: The Vision of War Bibliography Index.

'An excellent introduction to the debate surrounding the outbreak of the First World War. It includes an excellent bibliography and uses up-to-date material. Also best used with a narrative account of events. I will recommend this to students.' - Dr Arram Taylor, University of Northumbria

• Chronology Maps Introduction Austria-Hungary and Serbia Germany and the Blank Cheque Russo-French Response Towards World War The Search for Understanding Conclusion: The Vision of War Bibliography Index.