Focuses on Serbia and European Geopolitics since the mid-19th century until the eve of the war. Instead of asking "why" the war happened - which, as the author contends, means pinning the blame on somebody - it poses the "how" question, thus shifting focus from people to events.

Highly recommended book. If you're just getting into WW1, even if the book can seem intimidating and "dry", I suggest keep reading. So much about the Great War can be most understood by starting with an excellent look at its origins. And The Sleepwalkers is also a major resource for more recent WW1 works, so it pays really well to read this book. 5/5!