This book describes the events on the day of 28 June 1914, when the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was assassinated in Sarajevo. This day had enormous consequences as it led to Austro-Hungary declaring war on Serbia and, through a complicated system of alliances, drawing the rest of Europe into the First World War. The book recounts the run up to the assassination, before describing moment-by-moment how it was carried out. It then goes on to look at its legacy and asks if it hadn't happened would the First World War have been avoided and the whole of 20th century history been different? Throughout the book moment-in-time panels bring a sense of immediacy to the reader by using eye-witness accounts of certain events. Including large photographs to really bring the subject to life.
- ISBN10 0750235640
- ISBN13 9780750235648
- Publish Date 13 May 2004 (first published 14 November 2002)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 May 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Paperback
- Pages 48
- Language English