The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915

"The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine" by Various is a monthly magazine that explores the past with a focus on real events. This edition looks closely at the European War, especially what was happening in the Balkans before and during World War I. It tries to explain the situation from different angles, showing how problems in this area helped cause the bigger war. The magazine starts by explaining what the Balkans were like at the time, including what countries like Turkey and Serbia were doing as things got more dangerous. It tells how Turkey first wanted to stay out of the war but was also watching closely and talking to other countries. The story shows how complicated the politics were, what the Balkan countries wanted, and how the European War quickly affected their people, proving that understanding this background is important for understanding the whole war.