Funeral of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, Wilhelm II declares war. 1914.

The transcript describes the reaction of Austrian writer Stefan Zweig to the announcement of a significant event, likely the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. It details the subsequent declaration of war by Austria on Serbia, the activation of alliances leading to a broader conflict involving Russia and Germany, and Kaiser Wilhelm II's decisive role. The narrative concludes with a call to arms, emphasizing the inevitability of the conflict.

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