George Herbert Perris Boeken

A collection of passages and excerpts from the writings and speeches of Russian author and philosopher Leo Tolstoy, as compiled and edited by British writer and Tolstoyan George Herbert Perris.

The Eastern Crisis of 1897 was a pivotal moment in modern European history, marking the start of a period of intense nationalist conflict and imperial rivalry in the Balkans and the Near East. In this seminal work, historian George Herbert Perris provides a comprehensive analysis of the crisis, with a particular focus on the role of the British government in shaping events. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of European diplomacy and the roots of the First World War.

This definitive account of the first few months of World War I, originally published in 1915, remains an essential resource for military historians and enthusiasts. Drawing on official sources and first-hand accounts, the author offers a detailed and compelling chronicle of the early battles, from the fall of Liège to the Battle of the Marne. Both informative and engaging, this is a classic of military history not to be missed.