Peace Given as the World Giveth (Classic Reprint)

John Bigelow

ISBN 10: 1330203631 / ISBN 13: 9781330203637

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book examines the Treaty of Portsmouth, signed in 1905, which sought to end the Russo-Japanese War. The author argues that the treaty, brokered by President Theodore Roosevelt, failed in its goal of bringing lasting peace, and instead contributed to increased bloodshed and destruction within Russia. The author bolsters this viewpoint by recounting numerous instances of unrest, violence, and economic decline in Russia following the treaty. The author goes on to criticize Roosevelt's motives for intervening, suggesting that he was more concerned with protecting American interests than promoting peace. Ultimately, the book argues that the Treaty of Portsmouth stands as a cautionary tale against international meddling and the pursuit of peace at any cost. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781330203637_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Peace Given as the World Giveth (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330203631
• ISBN 13: 9781330203637
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern History of Russia

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Synopsis

A thoughtful look at peace, power, and history during the early 20th century, with questions that still matter today.

Discover how terms of war and peace shape nations and people, not just treaties.

This edition gathers Bigelow’s perspective on the Portsmouth Peace Conference and the broader lessons of war, diplomacy, and public conscience. It weaves together historical context, moral reflection, and pointed questions about leadership, legitimacy, and the costs of settlement. You’ll encounter letters and commentary that illuminate how decisions about peace were debated in real time, and what those debates reveal about government, citizens, and the pursuit of a lasting order.

• Analysis of peace terms and their possible effects on Russia and Europe.
• Historical reflections on how nations move toward or away from just settlements.
• Excerpts and correspondence that show the interplay between policy, public opinion, and diplomacy.
• A viewpoint on the role of international bodies and the limits of tribunals in changing political outcomes.

Ideal for readers of history, diplomacy, and political thought who want to understand the debates surrounding war, peace, and governance in a pivotal era.