""The Lie of August 3, 1914"" is a historical book written by Rene Puaux and published in 1917. The book is an examination of the events leading up to World War I and challenges the popular belief that the war was inevitable due to complex political and economic factors. Puaux argues that the war was actually the result of a series of lies and miscalculations by European leaders. The book provides a detailed analysis of the diplomatic and military...