1. Introduction
2. Theory of alliance formation and cohesion
3. The two leagues of the three emperors
4. The dual and triple alliances
5. The Franco-Russian alliance and the triple entente
6. Alliances and the Great War: the central powers and the triple entente
7. Conclusion.
Dangerous alliances : proponents of peace, weapons of war by Patricia A. Weitsman. ISBN 0804748667. Published by Stanford University Press in 2004. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.