A General Sketch of the European War
The book provides a detailed account of World War I from a Catholic perspective. It covers the events leading up to the war, the major battles and campaigns, and the impact on European society. The author argues that the war was a result of the decline of Christianity in Europe and the rise of nationalism. He also critiques the role of capitalism and imperialism in contributing to the conflict.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1915 · Genre: History, Military, Non-fiction · 13 chapters · 82,917 words
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War is the attempt of two human groups each to impose its will upon the other by force of arms. This definition holds of the most righteous war fought in self-defence as much as it does of the most iniquitous war of mere aggression. The aggressor, for instance, proposes to take the goods of his victim without the pretence of a claim. He is attempting to impose his will upon that victim. The victim, in resisting by force of arms, is no less attempting to impose his will upon the aggressor; and if he is victorious does effectually impose that will: for it is his will to prevent the robbery.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Hilaire Belloc
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: History, Military, Non-fiction, Political, Analytical
- Length: 82,917 words
- Structure: 13 chapters, 691 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- History — The book provides a detailed account of the events and circumstances of the European War, focusing on historical facts and analysis.
- Military — It delves into military strategies, battles, and the overall conduct of the war, emphasizing military aspects.
- Non-fiction — The work is based on factual information and real events, categorizing it as non-fiction.
- Political — The book discusses the political implications and causes of the war, analyzing the roles of various nations and leaders.
Tags
World War I · History · Non-fiction · European History · War Literature · Military History · Geopolitics · International Relations · Politics · Conflict · Historical Non-fiction · 20th Century History
Contents
- The German Object
- The Geographical Position of the Belligerents
- The Battle of Metz
- Conflict Produced by the Contrast of this German Attitude or <Br/> will with the Wills of other Nations
- The Opposing Strengths
- Lemberg
- Prussia
- The Conflicting Theories of War
- Tannenberg
- Austria
- The Spirits in Conflict
- The Particular Causes of the War
- The Immediate Occasion of the War