Europe's Fateful Hour (1918)

Europe's Fateful Hour is a historical book written by Italian historian Guglielmo Ferrero. The book was published in 1918 and provides an in-depth analysis of the events leading up to World War I and the war itself. Ferrero's book explores the political, economic, and social factors that contributed to the outbreak of the war. He examines the alliances and treaties that were made between European nations, the rise of nationalism and imperialism, and the tensions between major powers such as Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia. The author also delves into the military strategies and tactics employed during the war, including the use of new technologies such as tanks and airplanes. He provides a detailed account of the major battles and campaigns, including the Battle of the Marne and the Battle of Verdun. Throughout the book, Ferrero offers his own insights and opinions on the causes and consequences of the war. He argues that the war was not inevitable and could have been avoided if diplomatic efforts had been made to resolve the underlying conflicts. Overall, Europe's Fateful Hour is a comprehensive and thought-provoking account of one of the most significant events in modern European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the causes and consequences of World War I.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.