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An account of the diplomatic maneuverings that led to World War I, focusing on Germany's alliances with Austria-Hungary and Italy and their confrontation with Britain, France, and Russia. Argues that Germany acted in self-defense to protect its national security and maintain the balance of power in Europe.
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