Figures Tables Illustrations Acknowledgements Notes on the Illustrations Introduction The Myths of Militarism Empires, Ententes and Edwardian Appeasement Britains War of Illusions Arms and Men Public Finance and National Security The Last Days of Mankind: 28 June4 August 1914 The August Days: The Myth of War Enthusiasm The Press Gang Economic Capability: The Advantage Squandered Strategy, Tactics and the Net Body Count Maximum Slaughter at Minimum Expense: War Finance The Death Instinct: Why Men Fought The Captors Dilemma How (not) to Pay for the War Conclusion: Alternatives to Armageddon Notes Bibliography Index.
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