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July Crisis

Thomas Otte
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473. The Road to The Great War: The Tsar Chooses War (Part 5) artwork
The Rest Is HistoryJul 24, 2024
473. The Road to The Great War: The Tsar Chooses War (Part 5)
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“Thomas Otte says in his book July Crisis, which is actually very critical of Germany and Austria, but he says of Russia at this point, they rushed into this decision.”

Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Kaiser and war decisions
For: Historians and students of World War I
Key quote: “Otty, in his book, July Crisis, says, you know, maybe this actually wasn't such a mad idea.”
The host discusses the Kaiser's perspective on the July Crisis, highlighting his unexpected common sense in the face of potential war. Thomas Otte's book is referenced to support the argument that the Kaiser may have had more rational ideas than his contemporaries believed.
470. The Road to The Great War: The Kaiser’s Blank Cheque (Part 2) artwork
The Rest Is HistoryJul 17, 2024
470. The Road to The Great War: The Kaiser’s Blank Cheque (Part 2)
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“Thomas Otte in his book, July Crisis, he is quite old school and he blames the Austrians and the Germans for the First World War.”

Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Germany's diplomatic preparations
For: Historians and students of World War I
Key quote: “That nobody has briefed the Kaiser before the ambassador comes.”
The host mentions 'July Crisis' by Thomas Otte to highlight the lack of preparation by the German leadership before a crucial meeting. This serves to illustrate how unprepared the Kaiser was, contrasting with modern expectations of political briefings.
469. The Road to The Great War: Countdown to Armageddon (Part 1) artwork
The Rest Is HistoryJul 14, 2024
469. The Road to The Great War: Countdown to Armageddon (Part 1)
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“A brilliant book called July Crisis by a guy called Thomas Otte is mentioned as a deeper exploration of the decisions made during the mobilization for war.”

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: causes of the First World
For: Historians and readers interested in World War I
Key quote: “So there's a brilliant book actually called July Crisis by a guy called Thomas Otte.”
The host mentions 'July Crisis' by Thomas Otte as a deeper exploration of the individual decision-makers behind the outbreak of World War I. This book is suggested for those who found Christopher Clarke's 'The Sleepwalkers' lacking in depth.