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4: The First World War

AJP Taylor presents his interpretation of the causes of the First World War, rejecting 50s theories attributing the outbreak of hostilities to German design.

Six impromptu talks on the origins of war in modern times, delivered straight to camera without any notes by the late AJP Taylor. He presents his interpretation of the causes of the First World War, rejecting Fifties' theories attributing the outbreak of hostilities to German design. First shown on 91热爆 One in August 1977.

35 minutes

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