The Plebiscite Problem (Classic Reprint)

Pierre Georget la Chesnais

ISBN 10: 1527760596 / ISBN 13: 9781527760592

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book is a profound exploration of the rights of nations, with a specific focus on the case of Alsace-Lorraine. The author traces the history of the French Revolution's influence on the development of this concept, highlighting the idea that nations have the right to self-determination and sovereignty. The book examines the complex situation of Alsace-Lorraine, a region that has been contested between France and Germany for centuries. The author argues that the people of Alsace-Lorraine have a valid claim to self-determination based on their repeated expressions of their desire to remain part of France. This book is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the rights of nations, providing a historical and legal framework for understanding the complexities of national identity and self-determination. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Plebiscite Problem (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1527760596
• ISBN 13: 9781527760592
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Theory and History

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Synopsis

The Plebiscite Problem lays out a clear case for how the rights of nations have shaped the modern fate of Alsace and Lorraine. This work argues that the question of return to France rests on a legal, not just political, claim, and it compares the plebiscite approach to other historic solutions.

The text traces a long history of France’s commitment to national self‑determination while examining how occupation, treaties, and hostile power dynamics interact with that principle. It explains why a straightforward vote may not capture the full scope of what “rights of nations” means in this particular case, and it weighs different paths for reconciling history with present realities.

• How the rights of nations have influenced French policy and European diplomacy


• Why a plebiscite is not always the simplest or only solution


• Arguments about legitimate claims, occupation, and judicial rights


• A historical lens on the Alsace-Lorraine question and its modern implications

Ideal for readers of political history, international law, and 19th–20th century European affairs who want a focused, legally grounded discussion of nationalism and self‑determination.