The Origins Of The First World War

The Origins of the First World War (1992) by Gordon Martel – Sold by Crappy Old Books

Tired of flimsy theories and dusty dogma? The Origins of the First World War by Gordon Martel (Longman, 1992) cuts through the academic fog with a sharp, readable analysis of how the world stumbled into catastrophe in 1914. Martel doesn’t just rehash the assassination of Franz Ferdinand—he dives deep into the tangled web of diplomacy, nationalism, imperialism, and sheer miscalculation that set the stage for global disaster.

Used, slightly battered, and possibly bearing the scent of pipe smoke or old library shelves, this copy from Crappy Old Books still packs all the punch of Martel’s insight. Ideal for students, armchair historians, or anyone wondering how Europe managed to trip over its own moustaches into war.

Smart history with a side of vintage charm. One of the least crappy things you’ll find at Crappy Old Books.

Nice clean copy.

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