About this book
A History of the Nations and Empires Involved and a Study of the Events Culminating in the Great Conflict by Logan Marshall delivers a sweeping, eyewitness-style survey of the forces that exploded into World War I. Beginning with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Marshall follows a century of upheaval—from the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon to the tangled web of alliances, imperial rivalries, nationalism, and militarism that primed Europe for catastrophe.
Part history, part war stories, the narrative charts the political evolution of the great powers—Austria-Hungary, Germany, Britain, France, Russia, and the Ottoman Empire—tracing diplomatic crises, colonial competitions, and the social transformations that reshaped nations. Marshall’s accessible prose turns complex diplomacy and grand strategy into a readable, compelling account without sacrificing analytical depth.
Ideal for listeners who want a comprehensive, contextualized account of the origins of the Great War, this audiobook is perfect for students, history buffs, and anyone curious about how long-term political and social trends can ignite sudden conflict. Listen to understand not just the spark, but the century of forces that made the Great Conflict possible.
