For my third quarter SSR book, I read The Lions of July: Prelude to War, 1914 by William Jannen, a historical nonfictional book. This book is as you expect, it is about the causes that led to the Great War (WWI) and its major events. It includes specific diplomatic relations with countries and how their leaders acted. This book does not include the US involvement. One hundred years from now, this book will be read; it is historically accurate, educational, simple, specific, and straight forward. History does not change therefore everything in this book will forever be valuable. Events, characters, and ideas from this book such as archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his assassination in Serbia, Kaiser Wilhem II of Germany and his involvement of European conflicts, Germany's Schlieffen plan, Germany's blank check to Austria-Hungary, Russia's mobilization, intrusion of Belgium, and the involvement of Russia, Great Britain, and France are all turning points in history that are significant to world history, therefore giving an importance for this book and its future.
The reader cannot make many inferences in this book, mainly because it consists of facts. The only inference the reader can make is about a person. This book explains what a certain person does and what they may think, but the reader must infer what the person's personality is like and his reasoning for what he's doing. This book does challenge the readers skills of comparing, contrasting, and analyzing. It makes the reader think of the global significance of cause and effect of the Great War and its certain events.
I also believe that this book will be read 100 years in the future. It gives valuable facts and the causes of the Great War. By reading this book, one can learn to help prevent another war from happening by learning from the mistakes that were made by many countries. However, no one pays attention to the past when in conflict and history usually repeats itself.
ReplyDeleteThis book seems interesting as it's historically accurate, and I agree with your opinion on why this book would be read in 100 years. It serves as an educational purpose which will always intrigue students.
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