Lord Lansdowne, his Peace Letter and the Great War : a political history /
Lord Lansdowne's "Peace Letter" of November 29, 1917 is examined with respect to the Marquess' motivation in publishing the letter. Attention is paid to Lansdowne's pre-War political career, as well as his actions during the first years of the War, in order to gain a better...
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | Lord Lansdowne's "Peace Letter" of November 29, 1917 is examined with respect to the Marquess' motivation in publishing the letter. Attention is paid to Lansdowne's pre-War political career, as well as his actions during the first years of the War, in order to gain a better basis for assessing the meaning behind his call for a minimum statement of war aims in late 1917. In addition, the paper explores the meaning and purpose that lay behind the issuing of war aims by belligerents. The impact of the "Peace Letter" on Lansdowne's legacy as a statesman forms the conclusion of the work. |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: History". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | vi, 172 leaves ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 166-171). |