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A study of the whole question of the best methods by which to defend and advance the national interest is often more illuminating on why wars were avoided that are studies of the documentation surrounding the Holy Alliance, the congress system or the Concert of Europe.
It is clear that the Concert tended to become most active only after a war had already been fought, or when the powers had already decided that conflict was likely to prove too costly, dangerous and unpredicatable in its effects both at home and abroad. Thus the Russians twice advanced almost to the gates of Constantinople only to recoil at the implications of trying to obtain control of the Straits. Similarly, Habsburg thoughts of war were frequently neutralised by reminders of financial weakness.
This valuable book will be welcomed by anyone wishing to understand the nature of European state relations in the nineteenth century. Professor Bartlett examines why major wars did happen and did not happen, with particular attention being paid to the events of 1914.
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Book Title: Peace, War and the European Powers, 1814–1914
Authors: C. J. Bartlett
Series Title: European History in Perspective
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-24958-9
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)
Copyright Information: C. J. Bartlett 1996
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-333-62000-7Due: 02 October 1996
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 216
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: European History