A collection of wartime voices from 1915 New York that clarifies why Europe was at war and how leaders and citizens framed the conflict.
It gathers remarks delivered at a Buffalo Civic Forum, offering a panoramic view of the era’s tensions, alliances, and competing narratives.
This edition presents the foreword and a series of speeches by Frederic R. Coudert, Edmond von Mach, F. Ineyaga, and others, with portraits and context. Readers will encounter reflections on Germany’s actions, the roles of France, England, Belgium, Japan, and the United States, and the challenges of maintaining liberty and democracy during wartime. The material is framed to show both praise and critique, without conjecture beyond the period’s own rhetoric.
- Insight into early 20th‑century diplomacy and public opinion
- Perspectives from multiple nations on the causes and conduct of the war
- Biographical notes and historical context for key speakers
- A snapshot of how leaders argued for or against particular wartime policies
Ideal for readers of history, diplomacy, and World War I studies seeking a contemporary chorus of viewpoints.