The Proud Tower
A Portrait of the World Before the War, 1890-1914; Barbara W. Tuchman's Great War Series
in:
European History
Summary:
The book presents a detailed exploration of the political, social, and cultural landscape of the Western world in the two decades leading up to World War I. It examines the lives of influential figures, the rise of nationalism, and the tensions that ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Great War.
Key points:
1. The Gilded Age: Tuchman portrays 1890-1914 as a wealthy yet socially unequal era, leading to World War I.
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