Ordeal by Battle

"Ordeal by Battle" by Frederick Scott Oliver, is a historical look at the events leading up to World War I, written during that time. It investigates the complicated reasons for war, especially the political relationships that caused the conflicts in Europe. The author's exploration uncovers how countries dealt with changing loyalty and misunderstandings, which eventually led to war. Oliver's book starts by examining what caused World War I, carefully looking at the historical background and relationships between nations. He thinks about how Britain wanted peace, but other countries, especially Germany and Austria, wanted conflict. The book prepares the reader to deeply understand the attitudes, hopes, and mistakes of different countries, discussing national identity and political desires, which all resulted in the tragic war.