- Germany [126]
- Austria-Hungary [142]
- Russia [148]
- France [159]
- England [172]
- Italy [188]
- Belgium [197]
- Japan [200]
- The Neutral States—Portugal and Spain [203]
- Sweden, Norway, Holland, Luxemburg [208]
- Summary of Political History [212]
PART II.—THE BALKANS
- The Balkan Peoples [215]
- Bulgaria [224]
- War with Serbia [230]
- Work of Stambuloff [234]
- Attempts at Reform in Macedonia [238]
- Crisis in Turkey [244]
- Formation of the Balkan League [248]
- First and Second Balkan Wars [252]
PART III.—DIRECT CAUSES OF THE WAR
- Assassination of Franz Ferdinand—Austria's Ultimatum [258]
- Serbia's Reply [265]
- Diplomatic Exchanges [270]
- Preparation for War [279]
- Territorial and Geographical Comparisons [286]
- Assembling of the German Armies [292]
- French Mobilization [297]
- Britain—Russia—Austria [304]
PART IV.—DIPLOMATIC PAPERS RELATING TO THE ORIGIN OF THE WAR, COLLATED FROM THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
- List of Official Documents [313]
- List of Sovereigns and Diplomats [315]
- Important Dates Preceding the War [325]
- Warnings of Hostile Intentions [328]
- Report of M. Cambon in 1913 [335]
- The Assassination of the Austrian Archduke [341]
- Attempts at Mediation [356]
- The Austro-hungarian Note to Serbia [362]
- Text of the Note [366]
- Controversy Over Time Limit [369]
- Chronological Arrangement of Dates [370]
- Serbia's Reply to the Austro-Hungarian Note [394]
- Beginning of Mobilization [401]
- Kaiser and Czar Exchange Telegrams [438]
- Henry of Prussia and George V [451]
- Sir Edward Grey Refuses Terms of Neutrality [455]
- Further Exchanges Between William and Nicholas [461]
- Russia Explains Her Efforts for Peace [482]
- German Declaration of Intentions Toward Belgium [487]
- Serbia's Position Explained [488]
- Von Bethmann-Hollweg Explains Germany's Position in The Reichstag [498]
- Sir Edward Goschen's Interview with Von Jagow [502]
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
- King George and King Albert Inspecting Belgian Troops [Frontispiece]
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- George V, King of Great Britain and Emperor of India [46]
- M. Raymond Poincaré, President of France [78]
- Nicholas II, Emperor of All the Russias [142]
- Wilhelm II, German Emperor and King of Prussia [206]
- Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary [270]
- Albert I, King of Belgium [318]
- King Peter of Serbia [382]
- Vittorio Emanuele III, King of Italy [446]