Dreadnought
by Robert K. Massie · first published 2007
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Dreadnought by Robert K. Massie is a sprawling, fascinating read of the run up to the First World War from a naval/arms race perspective (it has a sequel too, covering the outbreak of war onwards). I highly recommend…
on “Dreadnought hoax” ↗…continuation and then suddenly pulling out. Bismark succeeded in diplomatically isolating France, his successors succeeded in uniting France first with Russia and then with the UK. Robert Massie's book "Dreadnought" does a thorough and impressive job of explaining the long background to the tragedy of WW1.
on “‘Bismarck’s War’ by Rachel Chrastil Review” ↗This aligns with what I've read in Robert K Massie's "Dreadnought". It feels odd to title the book "Bismarck's War" and then come to that lesson. It should really have been titled "Wilhelm's Lunacy". Wilhelm's obsession with a massive fleet to compete with England…
on “‘Bismarck’s War’ by Rachel Chrastil Review” ↗Just finished Dreadnought and started Castles of steel by the same author, Robert K. Massie.
on “Ask HN: What Are You Reading?” ↗