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Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World

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The definitive account of the Paris Peace Conference, the most important diplomatic event in modern history.

In the aftermath of World War I, the victorious powers gathered in Paris to redraw the map of Europe and the world. The Paris Peace Conference was the most important diplomatic event in modern history, and its decisions would shape the course of the 20th century.

Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World

by Richard Holbrooke

4.6 out of 5

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Paris 1919 is the definitive account of this pivotal event. Drawing on extensive research in archives around the world, Margaret MacMillan reveals the secret negotiations, power struggles, and personal dramas that unfolded behind the scenes.

The book begins with the arrival of the delegates in Paris in January 1919. The atmosphere was one of optimism and hope. The war had been won, and the delegates were determined to create a new world Free Download that would prevent future conflicts.

But the peacemakers soon found themselves at odds. The United States, led by President Woodrow Wilson, wanted to create a League of Nations that would promote international cooperation and prevent war. France, led by Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau, wanted to punish Germany for its role in the war and to ensure that it would never be a threat again.

The British, led by Prime Minister David Lloyd George, tried to find a compromise between the two sides. But the negotiations were often acrimonious, and the delegates frequently came close to walking out.

In the end, the peacemakers reached a compromise. The Treaty of Versailles, which was signed in June 1919, created the League of Nations and imposed harsh reparations on Germany. But it also left many problems unresolved, and it would ultimately fail to prevent the outbreak of World War II.

Paris 1919 is a masterful work of history that brings to life one of the most important events in modern history. Margaret MacMillan's vivid prose and incisive analysis make this book essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the origins of the 20th century.

Praise for Paris 1919

"A brilliant and definitive account of the Paris Peace Conference. Margaret MacMillan has written a masterpiece that will be the standard work on this subject for years to come." - Niall Ferguson, author of The Pity of War

"A magnificent book. MacMillan has captured the drama and intrigue of the Paris Peace Conference with extraordinary skill. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the 20th century." - Antony Beevor, author of Stalingrad

"Margaret MacMillan has written a superb book about one of the most important events in modern history. Paris 1919 is a masterpiece of scholarship and storytelling." - David Cannadine, author of The Decline and Fall of the British Empire