Part of the "Origins of Modern Wars" series, this text examines the factors which caused the World War I. This revised edition contains additional material on the reasons for Italy's neutrality in 1914, and her eventual entry into the war on the side of the Western Powers
James Joll Livres






Europe Since 1870 : An International History
- 560pages
- 20 heures de lecture
This is an incredibly detailed account of the development of Europe since 1870. Joll moves from one country to another in the space of a few lines, making detailed comparisons along the way, paying attention to intellectual and social trends as well as political developments.
Britain and Europe, Pitt to Churchill, 1793-1940. --
- 412pages
- 15 heures de lecture
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Focusing on the evolution of International Socialism prior to World War I, this work provides a comprehensive analysis of Left-wing movements that shaped the 20th century. It delves into the international connections, ideological frameworks, and the dynamics within individual socialist parties, highlighting their working-class support. This insightful research serves as an essential resource for political historians and those studying socialist ideology, offering a deeper understanding of the factors influencing socialist movements during this pivotal period.
James R. Martel juxtaposes anarchism with what he calls archism-a centralized and hierarchical political form based in ancient Greek and Hebrew prophetic traditions-in order to theorize the potential for a radical democratic politics.
The Misinterpellated Subject
- 344pages
- 13 heures de lecture
James R. Martel complicates Louis Althusser's theory of interpellation, using historical and literary analyses ranging from the Haitian Revolution to Ta- Nehisi Coates to examine the political and revolutionary potential inherent in the instances when people heed the state's call that was not meant for them.
Eine Studie zur Entstehungsgeschichte des 1. Weltkrieges, in der neben den historischen Faktoren auch die bisherigen Auffassungen über den eigentlichen Kriegsausbruch kritisch analysiert werden.


