The War From This Side, Vol. 4: A Fourth Volume, Editorials From the North American, Philadelphia; May, 1917 December, 1917 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484265903 ISBN 13: 9780484265904

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Gain insight into wartime thinking from a 1917 perspective—clear, persuasive editorials on strategy, democracy, and the Allied cause.

This fourth volume collects editorials from the North American in Philadelphia, spanning May and December of 1917. It analyzes the clash between autocratic power and democratic ideals, the American role in World War I, and the challenges faced by allies and nations at war. The writings aim to illuminate why nations fight, how public opinion shapes policy, and what victory would require from free peoples.

• Explains the contrast between autocracy and democracy and how it affects war aims.
• Discusses military planning, conscription debates, and the push for unity among Allies.
• Provides historical context on critical events and national struggles during 1917.
• Offers perspectives on peace terms, diplomacy, and the meaning of victory.

Ideal for readers of historical journalism and anyone seeking a contemporaneous view of World War I era debates and strategy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484265903
• ISBN 13: 9780484265904
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 491