The Sleepwalkers

In "The Sleepwalkers," historian Christopher Clark delivers a compelling analysis of the complex events and relationships that catalyzed World War I, shifting the focus from the war itself to the well-intentioned leaders whose decisions led to conflict. Drawing on extensive new scholarship, Clark presents a minute-by-minute narrative that weaves through key decision-making centers in Europe, revealing how misunderstandings and unintended signals propelled nations toward war in 1914. This meticulously researched volume has garnered critical acclaim, including a spot on The New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of the Year and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for History.