The Thirteen Days, July 23-August 4, 1914

The Thirteen Days, July 23-August 4, 1914: A Chronicle And Interpretation is a historical account of the events leading up to the outbreak of World War I. Written by William Archer and published in 1915, the book provides a detailed chronicle of the thirteen days between the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria on July 23, 1914, and the declaration of war by Germany on August 4, 1914.Archer's book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a day-by-day account of the events leading up to the outbreak of war, including the diplomatic negotiations between the major European powers and the mobilization of their armies. The second part offers an interpretation of these events, analyzing the underlying causes of the war and the mistakes made by the various governments and leaders involved.Archer's account is based on primary sources, including official government documents, diplomatic correspondence, and contemporary newspaper reports. He also draws on his own experience as a journalist and literary critic to provide insight into the cultural and intellectual context of the period.Overall, The Thirteen Days, July 23-August 4, 1914: A Chronicle And Interpretation is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of World War I and the complex political and diplomatic forces that led to its outbreak.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.