The Sleepwalkers

In The Sleepwalkers, acclaimed historian Christopher Clark explores the intricate causes behind the outbreak of the First World War, focusing on the events leading to the assassination that set the conflict in motion. The book delves into how Europe's complacency and misunderstandings contributed to a catastrophe that reshaped the modern world. With a detailed and thoughtful narrative, Clark reveals how a series of critical moments and misjudgments propelled a seemingly stable continent toward war.