The Trigger

On a summer morning in Sarajevo a hundred years ago, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip set off a chain of events that shaped modern history. Tim Butcher explores the little-known details of Princip’s life while reflecting on the ongoing conflicts in the Balkans, drawing from his own experience as a war reporter. The Trigger offers a compelling look at a pivotal moment in history and its lasting impact on the region and the world.