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Historian Margaret MacMillan chronicles the road to war in 1914.

The French army declares a victory in their lost province of Alsace. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World...

British Trade Unions announce they will not oppose the war. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each...

German Zeppelins bomb the Belgian city of Liege - the first air attack on a European city. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading...

Advertisements in British newspapers urge the public to enlist in the army. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First...

Britain declares war on Germany. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together new...

The British Foreign Secretary speaks in favour of war at the House of Commons. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the Fi...

The British cabinet is split over whether to join the war. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each...

The German government receives word that Britain will remain neutral. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World...

Panic in the financial markets as the Bank of England is forced to close. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First W...

The Tsar orders a full mobilisation of the Russian army. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each ep...

The Kaiser sends a telegram to The Tsar to try to prevent war. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. E...

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws toget...

Reactions to British soldiers shooting unarmed protesters in Dublin. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World...

The British foreign secretary proposes mediation to settle the Balkan crisis. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the Fir...

Serbia responds to the ultimatum. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together ne...

Britain and Russia react to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each ep...

Austria-Hungary delivers the ultimatum to Serbia. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode d...

The Russian Royal family give a lavish welcome to the French President. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First wor...

The King warns of civil war in Britain over Irish Home Rule. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Eac...

The French President arrives on a state visit to Russia. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each ep...

The Royal Navy fleet gathers for a review by the King. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each epis...

Mohandas Gandhi leaves South Africa. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together...

Lloyd George warns of civil unrest among the Trade Unions and in Ireland. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First w...

A meeting of Suffragettes is attacked by a mob. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode dra...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic corre...

The Hungarian Prime Minister Istvan Tisza blocks immediate retaliation on Serbia. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the...

The Royal Navy makes a friendly visit to Germany. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode d...

The government of Austria-Hungary debates how to react to the assassination in Sarajevo. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up...

The Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip assassinates Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading...

The Archduke Franz Ferdinand is visiting Bosnia for military manoeuvres. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First Wo...