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When was the term 'world war' first used in the English language?
When was the term 'world war' first used in the English language?
Who used the term 'world war' in a series of articles published around 1850 called The Class Struggles in France?
Who used the term 'world war' in a series of articles published around 1850 called The Class Struggles in France?
Who described an episode in Teutonic mythology as a 'world war' in 1889?
Who described an episode in Teutonic mythology as a 'world war' in 1889?
In which year was the term 'world war' used in the title of the anti-British novel, Der Weltkrieg: Deutsche Träume?
In which year was the term 'world war' used in the title of the anti-British novel, Der Weltkrieg: Deutsche Träume?
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Which conflict is not conventionally considered a world war according to the text?
Which conflict is not conventionally considered a world war according to the text?
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Study Notes
History of the Term 'World War'
- The term 'world war' was first used in the English language in the mid-19th century.
- German philosopher and historian, Karl Marx, used the term 'world war' in a series of articles published around 1850 called The Class Struggles in France.
Early Usage of the Term
- In 1889, German philosopher and philologist, Wilhelm Ferdinand Haupt, described an episode in Teutonic mythology as a 'world war'.
- The term 'world war' was used in the title of the anti-British novel, Der Weltkrieg: Deutsche Träume, in 1912.
Conflicts Considered
- The War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) is not conventionally considered a world war according to the text.
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Test your knowledge of global conflicts with this quiz on world wars. From the causes and key events to the major powers involved, challenge yourself with questions about World War I, World War II, and other significant international conflicts.
