1914

In "1914: The Year the World Ended," acclaimed historian Paul Ham delves into the pivotal events that ignited World War I, providing a multi-faceted perspective from Germany, Britain, France, Austria-Hungary, Russia, and Serbia. The audiobook challenges common misconceptions about the war's outbreak, revealing that European leaders were fully aware of the potential for a large-scale conflict and willingly embraced the impending violence. Ham explores the deliberate choices made by these leaders, leading to catastrophic consequences that would shape the course of the 20th century.