I just finished AJP Taylor's War by Timetable. It suggests a series of planned mobilizations by different countries once started took on a momentum of their own and lead to war even though many of the parties (including the Germans) did not want that to happen.
Taylor is a crisp, witty writer. The book is a little over a 120 pages, so it's an easy read. And you can buy the Kindle version for $3. If you're interested in the subject, highly recommended.
Taylor is a crisp, witty writer. The book is a little over a 120 pages, so it's an easy read. And you can buy the Kindle version for $3. If you're interested in the subject, highly recommended.