Describe the differences between the popular culture depiction of western life and the real thing.

Pop culture would include just that; culture which is popular, easy to understand and entertaining to the majority of young people. ... High culture, on the other hand, may include renaissance art, classical music and opera

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.