The Great Peace (1918)

The Great Peace is a historical book written by Harry Huntington Powers and published in 1918. The book is a detailed account of the events leading to the end of World War I and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Powers, an American historian and journalist, provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and military strategies employed by the major powers during the war and the negotiations that took place during the peace talks.The book covers the major events of the war, including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the sinking of the Lusitania, the Battle of the Somme, and the entry of the United States into the war. Powers also provides insights into the personalities of the key players in the war, such as Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, and Kaiser Wilhelm II.The Great Peace examines the various peace proposals that were put forth during the war, including Wilson's Fourteen Points, and the negotiations that led to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Powers analyzes the impact of the treaty on Europe and the world, including the rise of nationalism and the seeds of World War II.Overall, The Great Peace is a well-researched and insightful account of the end of World War I and the peace negotiations that followed. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the First World War and its impact on the world.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.