The Balkan Wars: 1912-1913 Third Edition

"The Balkan Wars: 1912-1913" by Jacob Gould Schurman, serves as an analysis of a set of wars which occurred in the early 20th century. It shows how events in the Balkans helped start World War I, discussing the reasons for and results of those violent conflicts. The author details the nationalistic feelings, the desires of empires, and the battles for land among different Balkan countries and their more powerful neighbors. The book begins by pointing out how well Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece fought together against the Ottoman Empire, and it points out that their relationships later soured. The story explains political and diplomatic mishaps and disputes that caused the first and second Balkan Wars, showcasing that Europe was sitting on a powder keg and on the verge of a major conflict.