The Treaty of Versailles: A Concise History by Michael S. Neiberg (English) Hard

Description: The Treaty of Versailles: A Concise History by Michael S. Neiberg This book presents an introduction to one of the most important treaties ever written, the Treaty of Versailles, which formally ended World War I in 1919. Controversial from the very beginning, the treaty still shapes the destinies of societies and states worldwide. Its authors had the enormous challenge of trying to put the world back together after the global destruction of the First World War amid competing national interests and the demands of their populationsfor justice. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Signed on June 28, 1919 between Germany and the principal Allied powers, the Treaty of Versailles formally ended World War I. Problematic from the very beginning, even its contemporaries saw the treaty as a mediocre compromise, creating a precarious order in Europe and abroad and destined to fall short of ensuring lasting peace. At the time, observers read the treaty through competing lenses: a desire for peace after five years of disastrous war, demands forvengeance against Germany, the uncertain future of colonialism, and, most alarmingly, the emerging threat of Bolshevism. A century after its signing, we can look back at how those developments evolved throughthe twentieth century, evaluating the treaty and its consequences with unprecedented depth of perspective.The author of several award-winning books, Michael S. Neiberg provides a lucid and authoritative account of the Treaty of Versailles, explaining the enormous challenges facing those who tried to put the world back together after the global destruction of the World War I. Rather than assessing winners and losers, this compelling book analyzes the many subtle factorsthat influenced the treaty and the dominant, at times ambiguous role of the "Big Four" leaders?Woodrow Wilson of the United States, David Lloyd George of Great Britain, Vittorio Emanuele Orlando of Italy,and Georges Clémenceau of France.The Treaty of Versailles was not solely responsible for the catastrophic war that crippled Europe and the world just two decades later, but it played a critical role. As Neiberg reminds us, to understand decolonization, World War II, the Cold War, and even the complex world we inhabit today, there is no better place to begin than with World War I and the treaty that tried, and perhaps failed, to end it. Author Biography Michael S. Neiberg is the inaugural Chair of War Studies in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the US Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He is the author of many books on the First and Second World Wars, including The Path to War: How the First World War Created Modern America, The Blood of Free Men: The Liberation of Paris, 1944, and Dance of the Furies: Europe and the Outbreak of World War I, which wasnamed one of the five best books ever written about the war by the Wall Street Journal. Table of Contents Preface1. From War to Armistice to Treaty2. The Big Three (or Four)3. The Clash between Ideals and Interests4. Drafting the Treaty5. Signing the Treaty6. Implementing the TreatyReferencesFurther reading Review Neiberg steers us illuminatingly through this flawed agreement that would eventually lead to a second world war. * Military History * Long Description Signed on 28 June 1919 between Germany and the principal Allied powers, the Treaty of Versailles formally ended World War I. Problematic from the very beginning, even its contemporaries saw the treaty as a mediocre compromise, creating a precarious order in Europe and abroad and destined to fall short of ensuring lasting peace. At the time, observers read the treaty through competing lenses: a desire for peace after five years of disastrous war, demands for vengeanceagainst Germany, the uncertain future of colonialism, and, most alarmingly, the emerging threat of Bolshevism. A century after its signing, we can look back at how those developments evolved through the twentieth century, evaluating the treaty and its consequences with unprecedented depth ofperspective. The author of several award-winning books, Michael S. Neiberg provides a lucid and authoritative account of the Treaty of Versailles, explaining the enormous challenges facing those who tried to put the world back together after the global destruction of the World War I. Rather than assessing winners and losers, this compelling book analyzes the many subtle factors that influenced the treaty and the dominant, at times ambiguous role of the Big Four leaders -- Woodrow Wilson of the UnitedStates, David Lloyd George of Great Britain, Vittorio Emanuele Orlando of Italy, and Georges Cl Review Quote Neiberg steers us illuminatingly through this flawed agreement that would eventually lead to a second world war. Feature Selling point: A cogent introduction to one of the most important international accords, the Treaty of Versailles, a century after its signingSelling point: Contextualizes the treaty within the last century of world historySelling point: Shows how the treaty affected not only Europe but also the rest of the world, highlighting its impact on distant places such as China and Japan and its significant influence on the development of American international policy New Feature Preface 1. From War to Armistice to Treaty 2. The Big Three (or Four) 3. The Clash between Ideals and Interests 4. Drafting the Treaty 5. Signing the Treaty 6. Implementing the Treaty References Further reading Details ISBN0190659181 Author Michael S. Neiberg Year 2017 ISBN-10 0190659181 ISBN-13 9780190659189 Format Hardcover DEWEY 940.3141 Pages 136 Media Book Position Chair of War Studies Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Chair of War Studies, US Army War College Short Title The Treaty of Versailles Language English Subtitle A Concise History Publication Date 2017-09-28 UK Release Date 2017-09-28 NZ Release Date 2017-09-28 US Release Date 2017-09-28 Illustrations 10 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-09-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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