The struggle for mastery in Europe, 1848-1918 /
by A. J. P. Taylor.
- London ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1971.
- xxxvi, 638 pages : maps. 21 cm.
- Oxford history of modern Europe .
- A Galaxy book, 355 .
Bibliography: p. [569]-601.
A. J. P. Taylor examines the relations of the Great Powers, when Europe was still the centre of the world. Written in characteristically vigorous prose, this is a challenging and original diplomatic history, that also considers the political and economic forces which made continental war inevitable.