Four myths about the Great War of 1914-1918
Four myths about the Great War of 1914-1918
background briefing series,economic history,policy briefing
Mark Harrison, The CAGE Background Briefing Series No. 30, August 2015
The Great War offers lessons for today. But this column argues from recent research that many so-called lessons are misunderstood. Secretive, authoritarian regimes become dangerous when they fear the future. Deterrence matters. Other aspects also demand re-evaluation.
Economic History