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Few years can justly be said to have transformed the earth: 1914 did. In July that year, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Britain and France were poised to plunge the world into a war that would kill or wound 37 million people, tear down the fabric of society, uproot ancient political systems and set the course for the bloodiest century in human history.

Focusing mostly on Italy and Germany but also considering Spain, Romania, Japan, and movements in other countries, Payne describes fascism as revolutionary ultranationalism based on national rebirth, extreme elitism, mass mobilization, and the promotion of violence and military virtues. He also suggests that the early Russian communists borrowed many techniques from fascism, and that though we are fairly well-inoculated against fascism itself, the values it represents could still emerge in new forms.

As war clouds darkened over Europe in 1914, a party led by Sir Ernest Shackleton set out to make the first crossing of the entire Antarctic continent via the Pole. But their initial optimism was short-lived as ice floes closed around their ship, gradually crushing it and marooning twenty-eight men on the polar ice. Alone in the world's most unforgiving environment, Shackleton and his team began a brutal quest for survival.

Dive into the fascinating world of postal stamps used and issued during wartime, with a primary focus on the Great War that has recently erupted across Europe and beyond. Join us for a brief yet captivating exploration of how these small pieces of paper played a significant role in communicating and commemorating conflict. - Summary by KevinS

Era inevitabile la Grande Guerra? Dall'assassinio dell'arciduca Francesco Ferdinando a Sarajevo doveva necessariamente scaturire un conflitto mondiale? O si è trattato di una guerra "improbabile", scoppiata per una serie di malintesi e di errori di valutazione? Rusconi ricostruisce il febbrile lavorio politico-diplomatico del luglio 1914 e analizza le vicende belliche sino alla battaglia cruciale della Marna. Il conflitto si configura come una "guerra tedesca" per rompere l'accerchiamento di cui la Germania si sente vittima da parte dell'Intesa russo-francese e inglese.

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. In 1914 the world changed. Europe’s great powers were dragged, one by one, into a war by Serbian conflict which affected very few of them directly. At least it would resemble the short sharp battles of the previous century, many thought...

Churchill's epic series begins in 1911, when Churchill was First Lord of the Admiralty, and opens with a chilling description of the Agadir Crisis and an in-depth account of naval clashes in the Dardanelles - one of Churchill's major military failures. It takes listeners from the fierce bloodshed of the Gallipoli campaign to the tragic sinking of the Lusitania and the tide-turning battles of Jutland and Verdun - as well as the USA's entry into the combat theater. The World Crisis provides a perspective you won't find anywhere else.

Questa solida sintesi della Grande Guerra è frutto del lavoro di due storici diversi ma affini: l'uno, Rochat, esperto della dimensione prettamente militare; l'altro, Isnenghi, versato nella storia della cultura e degli intellettuali. Il volume intreccia così felicemente due filoni di studio per raccontare vicende politiche e culturali ma anche operazioni militari, ideologie e sogni ma anche cifre e fatti: il racconto stringente di come la guerra fu voluta e non voluta, condotta e contestata, maledetta e ricordata, di quale ruolo vi giocarono le forze politiche.

Kontinent am Abgrund: Der erste Band von Ian Kershaws glänzend erzählter Geschichte Europas im 20. Jahrhundert. Das europäische zwanzigste Jahrhundert war geprägt von kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen. Europa erlebte gewaltige Turbulenzen, die Hölle zweier Weltkriege in der ersten Jahrhunderthälfte und tiefgreifende Veränderungen.

Im Sommer 2014 jährt sich der Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkrieges zum 100. Mal. In diesem Hörbuch kommen 17 große Autoren zu Wort, die den Ersten Weltkrieg miterlebten. Sie erlauben einen tiefen Einblick in diese "Ur­katastrophe" des 20. Jahrhunderts - von der Euphorie der ersten Stunden bis zur ungeheuren Verwüstung, die am Ende übrig blieb. Spannend, bewegend und einfühlsam beschreiben sie ihre persönlichen Erlebnisse.

When a Serbian-backed assassin gunned down Archduke Franz Ferdinand in late June 1914, the world seemed unmoved. Even Ferdinand’s own uncle, Franz Josef I, was notably ambivalent about the death of the Hapsburg heir, saying simply, "It is God’s will." Certainly, there was nothing to suggest that the episode would lead to conflictmuch less a world war of such massive and horrific proportions that it would fundamentally reshape the course of human events.

In this captivating account, the author, the daughter of the British ambassador to Russia, shares her unique perspective on life in St. Petersburg—renamed Petrograd in 1914—during some of historys most tumultuous years. From the onset of World War I to the aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution, her narrative offers a personal glimpse into the events that shaped a nation, as she experienced them firsthand. Join her on this journey through a city in turmoil, leaving in January 1918. - Summary by TriciaG

En près de cinq heures, cet audio retrace l'histoire de France au XIXe siècle, incarnée par Emmanuel Fureix, spécialiste d'histoire contemporaine...

At the dawn of World War I, the United States was only a rising power. Our reputation was relatively benign among Middle Easterners, who saw no imperial ambitions in our presence and were grateful for the educational and philanthropic services Americans provided. Yet by September 11, 2001, everything had changed. The United States had now become the unquestioned target of those bent on attacking the West for its perceived offenses against Islam. How and why did this transformation come about?

Embark on an extraordinary journey through one of the most harrowing tales of survival in history. Shackletons legendary expedition sought to traverse Antarctica, navigating from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea, with a daring path through the Pole. Setting sail from London on August 1, 1914, the crew faced insurmountable challenges when they reached the Weddell Sea on January 10, 1915, only to be trapped by relentless pack ice that ultimately crushed the Endurance on October 27, 1915. Stranded on Elephant Island, the 28 crew members fought against the odds, and in a remarkable feat of courage,...

Experience the raw, unfiltered voices of soldiers from various nationalities during the tumultuous years of 1914-1918. This podcast draws you into the intimate world of boys turned soldiers through their heartfelt letters home. Each letter is masterfully introduced with a brief background of the writer, allowing the listener to connect on a deeper level. Embrace the spirit of these letters as they echo the resilience and courage of the writers, proving that even in death, their voices carry on.

Conflit sans précédent dans l'histoire par son échelle, le nombre de ses morts et l'ampleur des destructions matérielles, la Première Guerre mondiale (1914-1918) est déclenchée par l'assassinat de l'archiduc François-Ferdinand à Sarajevo le 28 juin 1914. En France, la mobilisation générale est décrétée le 2 août 1914. S'ensuivent quatre années d'une guerre de position, dite "guerre des tranchées", dont le front s'étend en Europe sur près de 700 kilomètres. Conflit d'un genre nouveau puisqu'il marque également les débuts de la guerre aérienne, l'emploi des chars et des gaz, il se solde par plus de 9 millions de morts et des pays dévastés.

August 1914: In the sweltering heat, the fate of Europe hangs in the balance. Germany is hurling her forces into a carefully planned invasion of Belgium and France. Bound by an 1839 treaty to protect Belgium from any invader, Britain came to its defence. With the British Expeditionary Force numbering just 120,000 men, and dwarfed by the vast manpower of Germany, Kaiser Wilhelm II remains unfazed by this ‘contemptible little army'. But the BEF was, man for man, the best trained army in Europe.

Margot Asquith was perhaps the most daring and unconventional Prime Minister's wife in British history. Known for her wit, style and habit of speaking her mind, she transformed 10 Downing Street into a glittering social and intellectual salon. Yet her last five years at Number 10 were a period...

This book is a fascinating insight into the workings of a World War I battalion in action, from the digging of trenches to the organisation of a solid defensive position and the patrolling of no-man’s land. It's also sprinkled with occasional amusing anecdotes that show the spirit of man shining in even the most desperate of situations.