A scrap of paper : The inner history of German diplomacy and her scheme of…
"A Scrap of Paper: The Inner History of German Diplomacy and Her Scheme of World-Wide Conquest" by Dr. E. J. Dillon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricacies of German diplomacy, primarily during the lead-up to World War I, and critiques the aggressive ambitions of Germany, emphasizing the devaluation of treaties as mere "scraps of paper.” The book provides an analysis of the
ideological and militaristic assumptions driving Germany's actions, portraying a nation fervently pursuing expansion at the expense of its neighbors and international agreements. The opening of the book discusses the profound implications of the phrase "a scrap of paper," as articulated by the German Chancellor, regarding treaties such as that protecting Belgian neutrality. Dillon presents a stark contrast between the ideals of civilized society and the brutal force of militarism which he claims the Prussian leadership endorses. He argues that Germany's ambition is not only territorial but also cultural, seeking to impose its values on other nations through conquest. By examining Germany’s diplomatic maneuvers and the miscalculations of other European powers, Dillon sets the stage to reveal how a premeditated plan for dominance culminated in widespread conflict. He critiques both the British and their own naive assumptions regarding German intentions, trying to awaken his audience to the dangers posed by the German Empire's aggressive policies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dillon, Emile Joseph, 1855-1933 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15005606 |
| Title | A scrap of paper : The inner history of German diplomacy and her scheme of world-wide conquest |
| Edition | 3rd edition. |
| Original Publication | London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1914. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Subject | Germany -- Foreign relations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72164 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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