The History of the Twentieth Century

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**The History of the Twentieth Century**

A chronicle of the history of the twentieth century, including art, music, popular culture, science, religion, and, of course, politics and war.

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079 Lessons Learned II Jun 18, 2017

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A survey of the most important reasons why the Great War happened and why the international order failed to prevent it.

078 The Lamps Go Out II Jun 11, 2017

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Germany mobilizes and declares war on Russia and France. As German troops move into Luxembourg and Belgium, the British Cabinet comes around and joins the war.

077 The Lamps Go Out I Jun 04, 2017

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Russia finds the Austrian ultimatum unacceptable. Austria, egged on by Germany, pursues war with Serbia anyway.

076 Today Is Better Than Tomorrow May 21, 2017

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In the four weeks following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, the Austrian government slowly pondered its response. Meanwhile, in the rest of Europe, the murders were already being forgotten.

075 The Great Illusion May 14, 2017

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In the final days of peace, many European leaders were preoccupied with domestic problems as others debated whether war was inevitable, or obsolete.

074 A Few Serbian Bullets May 07, 2017

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Despite warnings of possible violence, the Austrian Crown Prince travels to Bosnia to observe military maneuvers. During a visit to Sarajevo, he and his wife are assassinated.

073 For Serbia We Shall Do Everything Apr 30, 2017

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In 1914, with victory against the Turks secured, Serb nationalist extremists look north toward Austria.

072 England Is No Longer an Island Apr 23, 2017

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The airplane means that the English Channel may no longer be all the defense Britain needs. Women's suffrage and Irish Home Rule remain contentious issues in British politics.

071 Like a Sinking Ship Apr 09, 2017

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Just weeks after the First Balkan War ended, the Second Balkan War broke out over the spoils. When it was over, Serbia was Russia's only remaining diplomatic asset in the Balkans, and was spoiling for a fight with Austria.

070 The Schlemiel of Europe Apr 02, 2017

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As the small Balkan states redraw the map of their region, Austria-Hungary is largely a spectator, tied up in her own scandals.

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