1913

In "The Eve of War," military historian Paul Ham explores the pivotal moments leading up to World War I, set against the backdrop of Christmas 1913. He challenges the notion that the war was a mere accident or a justified response to German aggression, arguing instead that it was a conflict willed by the politicians and generals of the time. As Europe stood on the brink of catastrophe, Ham delivers a concise examination of how these leaders, initially prepared for war, ultimately became ensnared in an uncontrollable inferno.