The Sleepwalkers

Skybird · 09-11-13, 09:33 AM

Does anyone here know British historian Christopher Clark? And his book "The Sleepwalkers" about the eve of WWI? I read it mentioned in a report today, and read nothing but praise in reviews. Worth the hype? German and American Amazon readers give it five stars, British Amazonistas rate it 4 stars. I never cared much for WWI, it did not interest me, but this year I slowly felt some appetite growing to close that knowledge gap. I must admit that although they say the author is a famous expert for Prussian history, I cannot remember to ever have heard of him - if I did, I have forgotten it.

Herr-Berbunch · 09-11-13, 09:41 AM

Nope, but it looks like an interesting read.

Oberon · 09-11-13, 10:14 AM

It does ring a bell, but I've never read it. Might be one to pick up coming up for the 100th anniversary.

Catfish · 09-11-13, 02:19 PM

I have just read Niall Ferguson's 'The pity of war'. One of the best on that theme i think, but will look for that Clark's one now, thanks.

Wolferz · 09-11-13, 03:28 PM

I already know how it ends.

Catfish · 09-11-13, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

I already know how it ends.

Of course we know. Germany won, with industrial supremacy and european hegemony, only a few years later

Betonov · 09-13-13, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Might be one to pick up coming up for the 100th anniversary.

I live only a few hours drive from Sarajevo, I think I'll go and see the real thing

Eagle_MARSOC · 09-13-13, 08:34 PM

I remember the name but sorry that's about it.

Jimbuna · 09-11-13, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Does anyone here know British historian Christopher Clark? And his book "The Sleepwalkers" about the eve of WWI? I read it mentioned in a report today, and read nothing but praise in reviews. Worth the hype? German and American Amazon readers give it five stars, British Amazonistas rate it 4 stars. I never cared much for WWI, it did not interest me, but this year I slowly felt some appetite growing to close that knowledge gap. I must admit that although they say the author is a famous expert for Prussian history, I cannot remember to ever have heard of him - if I did, I have forgotten it.

I know a friend who has read it and rates it as better than average.

STEED · 09-13-13, 01:38 PM

Only read Martin Gilbert's one not as good as his one on WW2.

Got my eye on Peter Hart's one when the price drops in my price range. Amazon rating has it at 15 five stars & 3 four stars, no rating on 1-3 yet.

09-11-13, 09:33 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,603 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The Sleepwalkers Does anyone here know British historian Christopher Clark? And his book "The Sleepwalkers" about the eve of WWI? I read it mentioned in a report today, and read nothing but praise in reviews. Worth the hype? German and American Amazon readers give it five stars, British Amazonistas rate it 4 stars. I never cared much for WWI, it did not interest me, but this year I slowly felt some appetite growing to close that knowledge gap. I must admit that although they say the author is a famous expert for Prussian history, I cannot remember to ever have heard of him - if I did, I have forgotten it. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Nope, but it looks like an interesting read. __________________

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	I already know how it ends. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Only read Martin Gilbert's one not as good as his one on WW2. Got my eye on Peter Hart's one when the price drops in my price range. Amazon rating has it at 15 five stars & 3 four stars, no rating on 1-3 yet. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	It does ring a bell, but I've never read it. Might be one to pick up coming up for the 100th anniversary.

09-11-13, 02:19 PM	#4
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I have just read Niall Ferguson's 'The pity of war'. One of the best on that theme i think, but will look for that Clark's one now, thanks.

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Eagle_MARSOC Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 1 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	I remember the name but sorry that's about it.