Helmuth Von Moltke and the Origins of the First World War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521019569)

This book explores the influence of Helmuth von Moltke, Germany's Chief of the General Staff between 1906 and 1914. Based largely on previously-unknown primary sources, it shows that Moltke's influence on the Kaiser and on Germany's political decision-making to have been decisive, helping to foster an increasingly confrontational mood. The book also takes issue with the common perception of Moltke as a reluctant military leader, concluding that he was both bellicose and ambitious and played a crucial role in the outbreak of the First World War.

Author: Annika Mombauer
ISBN-10: 0521019567
ISBN-13: 9780521019569
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/26/2005
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d