In this blog, the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin highlight a remarkable piece from its World War I collection: a satirical map of the nations of Europe as seen in 1914. While buck-toothed England looks ...

Source: BDIC, Paris. Introduction This course surveys the upheaval in European society, culture and politics in the period 1914-1945. Central questions addressed consider the origins, conduct and ...

Many maps in our collection remain uncatalogued and readers are advised to contact us if they cannot locate particular items. Call number: MAP G3201.S65 1916 War map Call number: MAP G5701.S65 ...

On 28 June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife were assassinated by a Serbian-backed terrorist. During the crisis that followed, Europe's leaders made ...

Ian Kershaw enters a crowded field with To Hell and Back, the first instalment of a two-volume history of Europe’s horrendous 20th century. Anyone interested in the period already has a formidable ...

again both in 1914 and 94. In the former date it could have successfully ignited another Anglo-Boer War, just as its leading instigators risked; with such an historical nightmare being dangerously ...

In 1914, Sir Winston Churchill ... shaped by decisions taken in the aftermath of WW1 - from conflict in the Middle East to the politics of the European Union?

Exploring Europe by train is easy, economical and enjoyable. Europe by Rail is a guidebook featuring fifty great routes, country information and off-beat diversions. It'll inspire you to explore ...

Bringing together the most current research on the relationship between crime and gender in the West between 1600 and 1914, this authoritative volume ... provided women with 'agency' against a range ...

3. Alliances: A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. 4. 1907 The Triple Entente This alliance between Britain, France and Russia because of ...