The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman, Robert K. Massie Summary
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In August 1914, miscalculation ignited global catastrophe. "The Guns of August" - the Pulitzer-winning masterpiece JFK credited with preventing nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis - reveals how diplomatic blunders cascade into bloodshed. What catastrophic mistakes are today's leaders repeating?
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When Monarchs Marched to Catastrophe
Edward VII's funeral in May 1910 marked the last gathering of Europe's royalty before the world changed forever. Nine kings rode through London's streets, led by the new King George V flanked by his cousin Kaiser Wilhelm II. Behind them followed heirs apparent, royal highnesses, and queens in an unprecedented assembly of European power. The Kaiser, astride a gray horse in a British Field Marshal's uniform, harbored conflicted emotions - nostalgia for his English relations mixed with satisfaction at Edward's death, whom he had venomously called "Satan" for diplomatically isolating Germany. Among the procession rode Belgium's unassuming King Albert I and the ill-fated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose assassination would spark the coming war. Edward's diplomatic achievements had transformed Britain's "splendid isolation" into new alliances with France and Russia, creating the Triple Entente that would prove crucial in the coming conflict. Meanwhile, Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm pursued aggressive naval expansion that directly challenged British maritime supremacy, ignoring Bismarck's warning to remain content with continental power. The German leadership suffered from a profound psychological complex - a terrible need for recognition on the world stage. When other nations naturally formed defensive alliances in response, Germany's cry of "Einkreisung!" (Encirclement!) became a self-fulfilling prophecy driving Europe toward catastrophe.
The Fatal Gamble: Germany's Military Blueprint
France's Dangerous Doctrine of Offensive Spirit
Britain's Reluctant March to Continental Commitment
The Russian Steam Roller: Illusion and Reality
From Assassination to Mobilization: The Unstoppable Machine
The Miracle of the Marne: When Plans Collided With Reality
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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