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Germany's Aims in the First World War

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Germany's Aims in the First World War by Fritz Fischer delves into the political and military objectives of Germany during World War I. The author presents a detailed analysis of how Germany's strategic goals and ambitions contributed to the outbreak and progression of the war. Fischer's work challenges previous perceptions by arguing that Germany pursued a policy of aggression and expansion, reshaping historical understanding of the conflict's causes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the political and military strategies of Germany during the First World War. It offers an in-depth analysis of the country's ambitions and motives, backed by thorough research, providing a provocative perspective on the war's origins and objectives.

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Professor Fischer's great work is possibly the most important book of any sort, probably the most important historical book, certainly the most controversial book, to come out of Germany since the war.

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Professor Fischer's great work is possibly the most important book of any sort, probably the most important historical book, certainly the most controversial book, to come out of Germany since the war.

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Germany's Aims in the First World War by Fritz Fischer is hailed for its groundbreaking thesis that challenges previous perceptions of Germany's role in the conflict. Critics applaud Fischer for his meticulous research and compelling argument that Germany had aggressive war aims, rooted in long-term aspirations for European dominance. Some reviewers, however, critique its assertions as overly harsh or simplistic, but overall, it is regarded as a seminal work that significantly influenced historical discourse on World War I.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393097986

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 December 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Hajo Holborn

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 534g

Pages: 704

About the Author

Fritz FischerΒ was a German historian and authority on the causes of the First World War. Hajo HolbornΒ was a German-American historian.

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