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Historian Margaret Macmillan looks back through contemporary accounts of the events leading up to the First World War. Show more
The King warns of civil war in Britain over Irish Home Rule. Show more
1914: Day by Day
22nd July
5 minutes
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The Russian royal family give a lavish welcome to the French President. Show more
1914: Day by Day
23rd July
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Austria-Hungary delivers the ultimatum to Serbia. Historian Margaret Macmillan looks back through contemporary accounts of the events leading up to the First World War. Show more
1914: Day by Day
24th July
5 minutes
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Britain and Russia react to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum. Historian Margaret Macmillan looks back through contemporary accounts of the events leading up to the First World War. Show more
1914: Day by Day
25th July
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Serbia responds to the ultimatum. Historian Margaret Macmillan looks back through contemporary accounts of the events leading up to the First World War. Show more
1914: Day by Day
26th July
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The British foreign secretary proposes mediation to settle the Balkan crisis. Show more
Reactions to British soldiers shooting unarmed protesters in Dublin. Show more
Austria-Hungary delivers its ultimatum to Serbia. Meanwhile British attention is diverted by the threat of civil war in Ireland. France is gripped by a sensational murder trial. Show more
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. Historian Margaret Macmillan looks back through contemporary accounts of the events leading up to the First World War. Show more
The Kaiser sends a telegram to The Tsar to try to prevent war. Margaret Macmillan looks back through contemporary accounts of the events leading up to the First World War. Show more
Panic in the financial markets as the Bank of England is forced to close. Margaret Macmillan looks back through accounts of the events leading up to the First World War. Show more
1914: Day by Day
2nd August
5 minutes
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The British cabinet is split over whether to join the war. Historian Margaret Macmillan looks back through contemporary accounts of the events leading up to the First World War. Show more
1914: Day by Day
3rd August
5 minutes
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The British foreign secretary speaks in favour of war at the House of Commons. Margaret Macmillan looks back through accounts of the events leading up to the First World War. Show more
Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia threatens to drag the rest of Europe into a war. The British government is split on whether to intervene. Show more
1914: Day by Day
8th July
5 minutes
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Suffragettes protest about their treatment in prison. Show more
The British press is concerned about the effect of film cameras on daily life. Show more
Suffragettes' protests disrupt the King's visit to Scotland. Historian Margaret Macmillan tells the story of the events leading up to the First World War. Show more