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World War I: The "Great War" S1 Ep1: The Century's Initial CatastropheThe opening lecture presents the main themes of the course; beginning with the concept of total war; other themes include the role of ideology, the meanings ascribed to the war by different sides and the war's legacy.

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Now PlayingWorld War I: The "Great War" S1 Ep1: The Century's Initial CatastropheThe opening lecture presents the main themes of the course; beginning with the concept of total war; other themes include the role of ideology, the meanings ascribed to the war by different sides and the war's legacy.0World War I: The "Great War" S1 Ep2: Europe in 1914Examining the state of Europe and the world before the onset of the war in 1914; the emergence of the German Empire creates strains in the international balance of power; divided among Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary and Russia.