The use of propaganda to "prime" a domestic population for the sacrifices of war. The Common Thread
The "Scramble for Africa" and the quest for global markets created deep-seated resentment between Britain, France, and a rising Germany. The Long Road to War
Europe became a web of "tripwire" treaties. If one country was attacked, five others were dragged in. This turned a local Balkan conflict into a global catastrophe. The use of propaganda to "prime" a domestic
The precursor to the UN proved toothless, failing to stop invasions in Manchuria (by Japan) or Ethiopia (by Italy). 3. Modern Contexts: The "Cold" Road If one country was attacked, five others were dragged in
If WWI was a sudden explosion, WWII was a slow-motion train wreck. The "Long Road" here was defined by the collapse of the international order:
While this concept applies to many eras, it is most frequently studied through the lens of the two World Wars. 1. The Pre-1914 Fuse (World War I)