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Gambling on War offers a fresh perspective on the origins and outbreak of the First World War by examining the role of confidence, fear, and miscalculation among Europe’s leaders. Roger L. Ransom argues that the war resulted not from inevitable historical forces but from a series of gambles taken by political and military decision-makers who overestimated their nations’ capabilities and underestimated the costs of conflict.
Through detailed analysis of key moments and decisions, Ransom demonstrates how leaders on all sides believed they could win quickly and decisively. The book explores the strategic miscalculations, intelligence failures, and psychological biases that led to catastrophic choices. By examining the confidence and fear that motivated leaders, Ransom provides insight into how rational actors can make profoundly irrational decisions with devastating consequences.
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