By Clark Christopher
Christopher Clark - 2013
Christopher Clark's "The Sleepwalkers" offers a comprehensive examination of the events and decisions that led to the outbreak of World War I in 1914. The book delves into the intricate web of alliances, political maneuvering, and miscalculations that characterized the summer of 1914. Clark argues that the war was not the inevitable result of a single cause but rather a complex cascade of events driven by a collective failure of perception and judgment among European leaders. It explores the perspectives of various nations, highlighting how their actions, often driven by a sense of national interest and a flawed understanding of the escalating crisis, contributed to the continent's descent into conflict.