{"product_id":"what-really-happened-in-1914-collins-jk-smith-9798293955442","title":"What Really Happened in 1914: The Untold Story Behind the Causes of World War I","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if one wrong turn could ignite a world war?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1914, a single gunshot in Sarajevo did more than end a life-it shattered the illusion of peace across an entire continent. What Really Happened in 1914: The Untold Story Behind the Causes of World War I pulls back the curtain on the suspense, secrets, and staggering miscalculations that dragged millions into the bloodiest war the world had ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom gilded palace halls to smoke-filled war rooms, this gripping narrative unfolds like a thriller-but every word is true. With a unique blend of storytelling and deep historical insight, this book reveals how: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Europe's pride and prosperity masked a fragile peace built on fear and rivalry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Powerful empires made silent moves while pretending diplomacy was still in play\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A tangled web of alliances turned hesitation into catastrophe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Personal letters between monarchs couldn't stop armies already in motion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A plan for war-meant to be swift and decisive-instead consumed the globe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a dry textbook. It's a haunting journey through ticking-clock decisions, political arrogance, and human tragedy-told in a voice that will hold you spellbound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy readers love this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e+ Emotionally powerful and factually rich\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e+ Written in a gripping, cinematic style\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e+ Explains complex historical events in a compelling, easy-to-follow narrative\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e+ Brings humanity, heartbreak, and hidden motives to life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e+ Perfect for readers of Barbara Tuchman, Max Hastings, or Erik Larson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou know how it ended. Now discover how it truly began.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScroll up and grab your copy of What Really Happened in 1914 today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Collins Jk Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798293955442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Collins Jk Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48460203950335,"sku":"9798293955442","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cb6a9aea-1e8e-451b-956a-bfda376fa199.jpg?v=1777413378","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/what-really-happened-in-1914-collins-jk-smith-9798293955442","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}