This book is more of a general review of the various ideologies that lead to a world war rather than a detailing of the specific instances that led to World War I. That being said, it it is still an interesting book, and the history surrounding the Spanish American War - often neglected if at all mentioned in the public school system here in the States - was quite enlightening if tragic and sad. Good for an alternative perspective to more common narratives surrounding WWI and WWII. ( )