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The First World War

AJP Taylor presents his interpretation of the causes of the First World War, rejecting Fifties' theories attributing the outbreak of hostilities to German design.

30 minutes

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Sat 4 May 199119:30
BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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  • Mon 1 Aug 197723:20
    BBC One
  • Sat 4 May 199119:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire