Nationalism and the Outbreak of World War i
Words: 794 Pages: 3 10909The catalyst for World War I is often attributed to the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in June 1914. However, while the assassination triggered Austria's declaration of war on Serbia, it is crucial to examine nationalism's pervasive influence as a more direct and profound cause of the conflict. This essay contends that nationalism, with its roots deeply embedded in the political and cultural fabric of early 20th-century Europe, played a pivotal role in setting the stage for […]