A Mad Catastrophe: The Outbreak of World War I and the Collapse of the Habsburg Empire
Geoffrey Wawro
An award-winning historian charts the decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, describing the cumulative effects of repression, cynicism and corruption along with ill-fated alliances with Constantinople and conflicts with the Serbs ahead of the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. 25,000 first printing.
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cundill History PrizeMajor | 2014 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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02 Central places
- World War I90%
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- the Habsburg Empire55%
- Constantinople40%
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45 / 100 academicTrade / academic crossover
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