Publisher's Synopsis
The Peace Negotiations: A Personal Narrative by Robert Lansing is a historical account of the negotiations that took place during the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, which aimed to establish peace after the end of World War I. Lansing, who served as the US Secretary of State during the conference, provides a first-hand perspective on the negotiations, including the discussions and debates among the representatives of the Allied powers and the defeated Central Powers. The book delves into the complexities of the negotiations, including the issues of territorial boundaries, reparations, disarmament, and the establishment of the League of Nations. Lansing also provides insights into the personalities of the key players in the negotiations, such as US President Woodrow Wilson, British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, and French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau. Throughout the book, Lansing offers his own opinions and observations on the negotiations, including his disagreements with Wilson's idealistic approach to the negotiations and his frustrations with the slow progress of the talks. The book provides a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in modern history and sheds light on the challenges and complexities of establishing lasting peace after a devastating war.1921. With illustrations. Contents: Reasons for Writing a Personal Narrative; Mr. Wilson's Presence at the Peace Conference; General Plan for a League of Nations; Substitute Articles Proposed; The Affirmative Guaranty and Balance of Power; The President's Plan and the Cecil Plan; Self-Determination; The Conference of January 19, 1919; A Resolution instead of the Covenant; The Guaranty in the Revised Covenant; International Arbitration; Report of Commission on League of Nations; The System of Mandates; Differences as to the League Recapitulated; The Proposed Treaty with France; Lack of an American Program; Secret Diplomacy; The Shantung Settlement; and The Bullitt Affair.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.
