| Author |
Haskins, Charles Homer, 1870-1937 |
| Author |
Lord, Robert Howard, 1885-1954 |
| LoC No. |
20012208
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| Title |
Some Problems of the Peace Conference
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| Original Publication |
United States: Harvard University Press,1920.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Tasks and methods of the Conference -- Belgium and Denmark -- Alsace-Lorraine -- The Rhine and the Saar -- Poland -- Austria -- Hungary and the Adriatic -- The Balkans.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Some Problems of the Peace Conference" by Charles Homer Haskins and Robert Howard Lord is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an analysis of the key territorial settlements and diplomatic challenges addressed during the Paris Peace Conference following World War I. It explores the complex issues surrounding national boundaries in Europe and the principles of self-determination, as well as the various interests of the involved nations during an unprecedented political restructuring. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the Peace Conference's objectives, emphasizing the urgency of finding solutions to territorial disputes in the aftermath of a devastating war. The authors highlight the historical context and significance of the conference, describing the overwhelming tasks that the delegates faced against a backdrop of chaos and hunger. They present a concise overview of the methods and decisions made during the conference, as well as the ideological aspirations for lasting peace. Through their analysis, Haskins and Lord indicate that the foundations laid down at this gathering would shape the future of Europe, while the complexities of national identities and desires for autonomy would profoundly influence the outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
Paris Peace Conference (1919-1920)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Territorial questions
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67688 |
| Release Date |
Mar 22, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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