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  • The French army declares a victory in their lost province of Alsace.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio.

  • British Trade Unions announce they will not oppose the war.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

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  • German Zeppelins bomb the Belgian city of Liege - the first air attack on a European city.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • Advertisements in British newspapers urge the public to enlist in the army.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • Britain declares war on Germany.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • The British Foreign Secretary speaks in favour of war at the House of Commons.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • The British cabinet is split over whether to join the war.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • The German government receives word that Britain will remain neutral.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • Panic in the financial markets as the Bank of England is forced to close.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • The Tsar orders a full mobilisation of the Russian army.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • The Kaiser sends a telegram to The Tsar to try to prevent war.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • Reactions to British soldiers shooting unarmed protesters in Dublin.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • The British foreign secretary proposes mediation to settle the Balkan crisis.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • Serbia responds to the ultimatum.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak,
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • Britain and Russia react to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak,
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • Austria-Hungary delivers the ultimatum to Serbia.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak,
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

    Producer: Russell Finch
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • The Russian Royal family give a lavish welcome to the French President.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is professor of international history at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw


    Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan
    Producer: Russell Finch
    Executive Producer: Joby Waldman
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • The King warns of civil war in Britain over Irish Home Rule.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is professor of international history at Oxford University.

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw


    Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan
    Producer: Russell Finch
    Executive Producer: Joby Waldman
    A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

  • The French President arrives on a state visit to Russia.

    Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.

    The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

    Margaret Macmillan is professor of international history at Oxford University.

    Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan

    Assistant Producers: Phil Smith and Carly Maile
    Researcher: Dawn Berry
    Music: Sacha Puttnam
    Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
    Broadcast Assistant: Hannah Newton
    Development Consultant: Catriona Pennell

    Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak
    Jane Whittenshaw

    Producer: Russell Finch
    Executive Producer: Joby Waldman
    A Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4.