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468. The Murder of Franz Ferdinand: The Crime (Part 4)

2024/7/10
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Tom: 本集节目详细回顾了1914年6月28日弗朗茨·斐迪南大公在萨拉热窝遇刺事件的经过,从事件发生的背景、过程到结果,以及对欧洲乃至世界历史的影响。节目中穿插了大量历史细节和人物描写,例如茨威格对事件的描述、圣维图斯节的意义、弗朗茨·斐迪南大公的性格和决策、暗杀者的行动和心理、以及事件后各方人物的命运等。通过对这些细节的分析,节目试图解释为什么这一事件会成为第一次世界大战的导火索。 Dominic: 本集节目从多个角度分析了弗朗茨·斐迪南大公遇刺事件,包括政治、社会、文化等方面。节目指出,这一事件不仅是奥匈帝国的悲剧,也是欧洲文明的转折点。节目还探讨了事件中一些关键人物的决策和行为,例如弗朗茨·斐迪南大公的固执、暗杀者的冲动、以及奥地利当局的应对措施等,并分析了这些决策和行为对事件结果的影响。此外,节目还提到了事件对后世的影响,例如对南斯拉夫民族主义的影响、对第一次世界大战的爆发的影响等。

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo is considered a pivotal moment in history. The day itself held multiple significances, including being the anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, a sensitive date for Serbs, and the anniversary of Franz Ferdinand's oath of renunciation for his marriage. Despite warnings, the Archduke proceeded with his visit, demonstrating his commitment to not living under constant security.
  • June 28, 1914, held significant historical and personal meaning for those involved.
  • The visit coincided with the anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, a sensitive date for Serbian nationalists.
  • Franz Ferdinand chose to proceed with the visit despite security concerns, wanting to project an image of stability and normalcy.

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand has arrived in Sarajevo for a military inspection, alongside his wife, Sophie, on the 28th of June 1914. Unbeknownst to them, six assassins, including Gavrilo Princip, line the route of the motorcade, from Sarajevo train station to the town hall. Having completed the inspection, the Archduke faces a first assassination attempt on the way to the town hall, as a bomb, thrown at his car by one of the conspirators, narrowly misses, wounding more than 15 people. Although clearly perturbed by the assassination attempt, Franz Ferdinand decides to continue with his day as planned, thus sealing his fate…

Join Tom and Dominic in the final instalment of our series on the murder of the Franz Ferdinand, as they delve into the finals hours of his life, and look at the series of poor decisions that would lead to Gavrilo Princip completing his mission, and going down in infamy…


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