Statesmen of the War In Retrospect 1918 to 1928

By William Martin and William Martin Sir

Book Overview

""Statesmen of the War In Retrospect 1918 to 1928"" by William Martin is a historical book that examines the political and military leaders who played a significant role in World War I and its aftermath. The book provides a detailed analysis of the decisions made by these statesmen during the war and their impact on the outcome of the conflict. It also delves into the post-war period and how these leaders dealt with the aftermath of the war, including the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. The book offers a comprehensive view of the political landscape of the time and provides insights into the personalities and motivations of the key figures involved. Drawing on a range of primary sources, including speeches, letters, and official documents, Martin provides a compelling narrative of the war and its aftermath. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of World War I and the political and military leaders who shaped the course of the conflict.""1928. Martin presents a series of political portraits. By studying the characters of these men he believes he might be able to explain their actions, the parts they played, the influence they exerted upon the minds of the people and upon the sequence of events. The statesmen profiled in this volume include: William II; Francis-Joseph; Nicholas II; Pachitch; Von Bethmann-Hollweg; Count Tisza; Poincare; Lord Grey; Cardinal Mercier; Baron Sonnino; Venizelos; Jon Bratiano; Asquith; Briand; Hoover; Gustave Ador; President Wilson; Colonel House; Count Czernin; President Masaryk and Dr. Benes; Pilsudski and Paderewski; Lloyd George; and Clemenceau.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417934174
• ISBN13: 9781417934171
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"