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The Peace in the Making - Softcover

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9781331306566: The Peace in the Making

Synopsis

This book narrates the proceedings of the 1919 Paris Peace Conference that concluded World War I, documenting the transition from war to peace. The author, a journalist present at the event, captures the tense atmosphere of the discussions, influenced by France's devastation and fear of renewed German aggression, and the urgent need to address France's economic crisis through German reparations. Amidst these concerns, the book chronicles the intense negotiations, disagreements, and eventual compromises that shaped the peace settlements with Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey. It sheds light on the strategies employed by the major powers, particularly the "Big Three" of Wilson, Clemenceau, and Lloyd George, as they sought to reconcile their often conflicting national interests with the principles of a just and enduring peace.

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