The Balkan Wars: 1912-1913 by Jacob Gould Schurman
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"The Balkan Wars: 1912-1913" by Jacob Gould Schurman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book analyzes the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding the Balkan Wars, positioning them as critical precursors to the broader conflicts that ultimately led to World War I. It likely delves into the motivations and outcomes of these wars, highlighting the interplay of nationalism, imperial interests, and the struggle for territory among the Balkan states
and their powerful neighbors. At the start of the book, the author underscores the unexpected successes of the Balkan Allies against Ottoman Turkey and the subsequent tensions that arose among them, particularly between Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece. The preface sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the diplomatic failures and rivalries that contributed to the outbreak of the first and second Balkan Wars, illustrating the fragile alliances and shifts in power dynamics in the region. Schurman emphasizes the broader implications of these conflicts for European stability, framing them within the context of rising nationalist sentiments and imperial ambitions that would soon engulf the continent in war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Schurman, Jacob Gould, 1854-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Balkan Wars: 1912-1913 Third Edition |
| Credits | Produced by David Starner and Andrea Ball |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
| Subject | Balkan Peninsula -- History -- War of 1912-1913 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11676 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11676-1 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 592 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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