There has been a revival almost nostalgia for the event that triggered the war. Cavrilo Princep murdered the Archduke and it all went down hill from there.
I am currently reading an book about alternative outcomes of the First World War called "In Other Trenches." It is very interesting.
The similarities to today's political scene are scary.
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I wrote, but never published, a blog post years ago called "Waiting for Princip".
I'm not the only one, either.
I just watched a DVD about an almost-100 year old conflict in Mexico called "The Cristado War". It lasted from 1926-1929 and was brought about when President Calle started enforcing anti-clerical portions of the Mexican Constitution. I'm sad to say I never knew the history, but the movie, "For Greater Glory" starring Andy Garcia, was quite good.
The bonus features were also worth watching.
Would a government ever go to war with the Catholic Church? Naw! Couldn't happen!
I reviewed For Greater Glory when it came out. I had forgotten Oscar Isaac was in it. (Didn't know who he was back then.)
A good example of the critic/audience split centered around religion.
Blake,
I'm reminded that you are one of my trusted movie reviewers. You and Michael Medved. I rarely disagree with either of you. Thanks for the link.
Back atcha, Ruthie-baby! (Or is only Dennis Miller allowed to call you that?)
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