Best 1914
The Battle of Tannenberg was a significant military engagement fought between Germany and Russia in late August 1914 during the opening stages of World War I. Taking place in East Prussia, the conflict culminated in a decisive German tactical victory where they successfully encircled and destroyed t...
RMS Empress of Ireland was a Canadian Pacific Line passenger vessel that entered transatlantic service in 1906, operating primarily between Liverpool and Quebec City. In the early hours of May 29, 1914, she was struck on her starboard side by the Norwegian collier Storstad in dense fog on the St. La...
Anna Akhmatova’s Rosary is a poetry collection published in 1914 that established her significant place within Russian literature. The work showcases lyrical verse reflecting on themes of loss, faith, and identity during a period of immense social and political change. It is notable for its direct e...
W.B. Yeats’ Responsibilities is a significant 1914 poetry collection exploring themes of Irish nationalism and political upheaval through a modernist lens. Yeats' work in this volume reveals his increasing involvement with contemporary debates surrounding Ireland’s future. It remains relevant for r...
The Battle of Tannenberg was an engagement on the Eastern Front in August 1914 during the early stages of World War I. Fought in East Prussia, the battle resulted in a decisive German victory over the Russian Empire. German commanders Paul von Hindenburg and Erich Ludendorff successfully encircled a...
Francesca da Rimini is a four-act opera by Riccardo Zandonai, with a libretto based on Gabriele D'Annunzio's play and ultimately on an episode from Dante's Inferno. Premiered in 1914, it portrays the adulterous love of Francesca and Paolo and the violence that results within the Malatesta family. It...
Adopted as the official state song of Missouri in 1949, this piece gained national prominence because it was frequently played at public events by President Harry S. Truman during his term.
The First Battle of the Marne was fought from September 6 to 12, 1914, during the opening campaign of World War I. French forces under General Joseph Joffre and the British Expeditionary Force launched a counteroffensive against German armies advancing toward Paris after their sweep through Belgium....
Arranged and popularized by Frederick Knight Logan in 1914, this sentimental sheet music staple eventually became the official state song of Missouri.
*La Belle Aventure* is a French theatrical play categorized as a comedy. It was written by the playwrights Robert de Flers and Gaston Arman de Caillavet, in collaboration with Étienne Rey. The narrative focuses on romantic themes and social conventions, often exploring the complexities of relationsh...
The October–November 1914 First Battle of Ypres was an Allied defensive battle in Belgium that halted Germany's final attempt to reach the English Channel coast.
The December 1914 Battle of the Falkland Islands was a British naval victory in the South Atlantic that destroyed Germany's East Asia Squadron under Admiral von Spee.
The Million Dollar Mystery is a 1914 American silent serial directed by Howell Hansel and produced by the Thanhouser Company, notable for offering a $10,000 prize to viewers.
The Master Key is a 1918 American silent adventure serial directed by Robert Z. Leonard, notable for its 15 chapters and starring Ella Hall alongside Jack Mulhall.
