An original document of the Franco-Russian military convention outlining the provisions of the alliance.

A timeline of the alliances in Europe prior to World War I.

Learn about the alliances among countries in Europe prior to World War I. These alliances led Europe into war because of the assassination of the Austrian Archduke. Play the simulation game to see which countries were allied to which...

This site from Brigham Young University provides the first eight articles from the original agreement of 1882 between Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Germany.

Brief description from Trenches on the Web of the pollitcal reasons that lead Russia into World War I. Describes the Franco-Russian Alliance which happened in the 1800's, the Balkan Wars (1912-13), and numerous other events leading up...

Kids learn about the Causes of World War I including alliances, politics, imperialism, and the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. How a single event started a domino effect that led to war.

A web guide of links to World War I resources throughout the Library of Congress web site and beyond.