Sigmund Schilder. “World-Economic Background of the
World War”. Weltwirtschaftliches Archly. Vol. 5 (I)
(pp. 1-22).
A very good outline (Germanophile, of course).
The transition of other countries to protectionism caused
Britain in the 19th—20th century to pass to plans for war.
Austria. Her Balkan aspirations.
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Interesting to note: in Serbia(at the time of
the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina) in 1908-09 there were voices in favour of war with Austria-Hun- gary on the following grounds. If we win, we shall take the Serbs away from Austria-Hungary. If we are defeated, Serbia will be included in the customs frontier of Austria-Hungary. That would suit us too. We have nothing to lose (p. 11). |
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For Russia > “first and foremost” “the private economic advantage of the military-bureaucratic ruling class” (12). Exception: the drive for the Dardanelles.
In France dissatisfaction over the Morocco-Congo agreement of November 4, 1911.
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Belgium can retain her Congo only with the help
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Japan aims at domination over China.
Turkey prior to 1913 was “an object rather than a subject of world politics” (19).
Portugal is dependent on Britain.
Spain (by the November 27, 1912 treaty with France) obtained a northern portion of Morocco (France was against, Britain was in favour). Spain has gone a long way in the 16 years, 1898-1914.
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