Dreadnought by Robert K. Massie is a sprawling, fascinating read of the run up to the First World War from a naval/arms race perspective (it has a sequel too, c

Dreadnought by Robert K. Massie is a sprawling, fascinating read of the run up to the First World War from a naval/arms race perspective (it has a sequel too, covering the outbreak of war onwards). I highly recommend it. http://www.amazon.com/Dreadnought-Robert-K-Massie/dp/0345375564 http://www.amazon.com/Dreadnought-Robert-K-Massie/dp/0345375...