Uncover how the First World War profoundly reshaped German national identity. This meticulously researched study delves into the Dual Alliance between Imperial Germany and Austria-Hungary, examining governmental attitudes, public opinion, and intellectuals’ views on German populations within the Habsburg Monarchy. Gain fresh insights into German war aims, military-diplomatic relations, and German-Hungarian and German-Slav dynamics during the conflict. Essential reading for students and scholars of World War I, German history, Central European history, and the intricate link between war and society.