The explosion of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898 was the beginning of a chain reaction that continues today. Mr. Maybury presents an idea-based explanation of the First World War. He focuses on the ideas and events that led to World War I, events during the war, and how they led to World War II. Includes the ten deadly ideas that lead to war. Can be used for courses in World History, U.S. History, International Relations, Economics, Business, Finance, and Government. This is part one of a two-part series on the world wars. For part two, search for "World War II: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today" also available through Amazon. To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for "World War I" titled "A Bluestocking Guide: World War I" also available through Amazon. Table of Contents for "World War I" Uncle Eric's Model of How the World Works Author's Disclosure Cast of Characters Timeline 1. The 58-Year Persecution 2. The Grim Statistics 3. Is Now the Time to Learn About War? 4. First Ideas, Then Battles 5. Whose Truth? 6. Why We Fight 7. Conquest Creates Weakness Not Strength 8. Typical Garden-Variety Wars 9. Deadly Ideas Lead to War 10. The Pax Romana 11. Fascism 12. What Date Did the World Wars Begin? 13. Franco-Prussian War 14. Ancient German Ambitions 15. Political Power 16. Global Protection 17. Interests 18. Cost Externalization 19. Manifest Destiny 20. The Splendid Little War 21. Guerrilla War 22. Guerrilla War Examples 23. Never Surrender 24. Killing Women 25. Take No Prisoners 26. The White Man's Burden &amp; The Ugly American 27. The Great White Fleet 28. Up Close and Personal 29. The First Casualty of War 30. Stealing Panama 31. Helping Crooks and Tyrants 32. The Usual Suspects 33. Boxer Rebellion and Russo-Japanese War 34. Choosing Up Sides 35. The Morocco Crisis 36. Alliances 37. The Glory of War 38. America's Entry Into World War I 39. The Third Choice Ignored 40. They Will Fight Over Anything 41. The Treaty of Versailles 42. The Sound of Reloading 43. Hitler's Rise 44. U.S. Invades Russia 45. Desperation and the Neutrality Act 46. Summary Appendix Quotes About War Bibliography and Suggested Reading Suggested Viewing Glossary Index Index of Maps Map of Europe 1914 Old World New World Map Europe showing France and Austria-Hungry in 1870 Areas Conquered by European Regimes Switzerland in the World Wars Conquests of the Christian European Powers China's Territory Held by Invaders in 1897 Morocco Crisis Map Map of the Balkans Major Mutinies Map

World War I: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today, 1870 to 1935 (Uncle Eric Book)

Williams, Jane A.

Maybury, Rick J.

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