02016cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000400011524500210015526400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250800260039352010840041953400450150365300250154865300300157365300270160385600430163099900170167354776UtSlPG20260610134249.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aOliver, Frederick Scott,d1864-193410aOrdeal by Battle 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-05-24  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Ordeal by Battle" by Frederick Scott Oliver is a historical account written in the early 20th century, particularly around the time of World War I. The book delves into the complexities surrounding the causes of war, especially focusing on the political dynamics leading to the conflicts in Europe. Oliver's analysis reveals how various nations navigated shifting allegiances and misunderstandings, ultimately culminating in war.   The opening of the book outlines Oliver's exploration of the factors that fueled the outbreak of World War I through a detailed examination of the historical context and international relationships at play. He reflects on the idea that while Britain desired peace, other nations, particularly Germany and Austria, were more inclined towards conflict. The narrative sets the stage for a deep dive into the attitudes, aspirations, and miscalculations of various countries, including the role of national identity and political ambitions, all of which contributed to the tragic circumstances of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918  aGreat Britain -- Defenses  aDraft -- Great Britain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54776  c95608d95608