Thirteen Days : (Record no. 33689)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 0701172932 |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | English |
| 082 ## - Class No | |
| Classification number | 940.311 |
| Author Mark | PON |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | Ponting, Clive |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Thirteen Days : |
| Remainder of title | the road to the first world war / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Clive Ponting |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | London : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Chatto and Windus, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2002. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| extent | 378 Pages |
| other physical details | Hb |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Thirteen Days: The Road to the First World War is a gripping historical account that delves into the tense and pivotal period leading up to the outbreak of World War I. The book meticulously chronicles the thirteen critical days in July 1914, following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, which set off a chain reaction of diplomatic crises, political maneuvering, and military mobilizations across Europe.<br/><br/>Through a detailed narrative, the author explores the decisions made by key leaders, the alliances that bound nations together, and the miscalculations that ultimately led to one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. The book sheds light on the complex interplay of ambition, fear, and miscommunication among the great powers of the time, including Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, France, and Britain.<br/><br/>"Thirteen Days" not only provides a day-by-day analysis of the events but also examines the broader historical context, offering insights into the long-standing tensions and rivalries that made war seem inevitable. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding how the world was thrust into a global conflict that reshaped the 20th century. |
| 650 ## - Subject Headings | |
| Subject Headings | World war I- History |
| -- | Europe, History |
| -- | World war I, Causes |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | 940_311000000000000_PON | 900 History and Geography | Library Dept. of Political Science | Library Dept. of Political Science | Roedad Khan's Collection DPOS | 03/05/2025 | 940.311 PON | DPOS352 | 03/05/2025 | 03/05/2025 | Books |