To what extent was Germany already at war with Europe by 1914?

I. Introduction

• Origins of the rivalry between Germany and Europe.

• Thesis

II. Domestic policies and foreign policies

• Colonial expansion

• Creation of a German dominated economic zone

• Strengthening of the navy

III. Socioeconomic developments in Germany and Europe

• Rapid industrialization

• The evolution of the political structures

IV. Main incidents

• Daily Telegraph Affair

• First Moroccan Crisis

• Second Moroccan Crisis

• Balkan Crisis

V. Conclusion