Lord Grey and the World War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417943517)

Lord Grey and the World War is a historical book written by Hermann Lutz. The book revolves around the life of Sir Edward Grey, who was the British Foreign Secretary during the First World War. The author narrates the events that led to the outbreak of the war and how Grey played a crucial role in shaping the foreign policy of Great Britain during that time.The book provides a detailed account of Grey's diplomatic efforts to prevent the war and his interactions with other world leaders. It also sheds light on the political and social climate of Europe in the early 20th century that led to the war.The author has extensively researched the topic and has used primary sources such as Grey's letters, speeches, and memoirs to provide a comprehensive analysis of his role in the war. The book also includes photographs and maps to help readers understand the context of the events.Overall, Lord Grey and the World War is a well-written and insightful book that provides a fresh perspective on the First World War and the role of one of the most important figures of that time. It is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of international diplomacy.1928. Among the statesmen whose influence contributed to determine the course of events in Europe in the decade before the outbreak of the world war, no figure has aroused more controversy than that of Sir Edward Grey, now Viscount Grey of Fallodon. To some he still appears a Machiavelli, perfidious Albion in the flesh; to others a sincere and honest citizen, incapable of the political dealings that shun the light or of anything no straightforward. Some see in him a great statesman; others a bungler, a shortsighted, naive blunderer, lacking in resolution and much more influenced and pushed by his advisers subordinates in the Foreign Office, especially Sir Charles Hardinge, Sir Arthur Nicolson, Sir William Tyrrell, and Sir Eyre Crowe, than the world imagines. These conflicting impressions of Grey are both widely held in Britain. Contents: Predilections and Prejudices; Sir Edward Grey's Free Hand; The Piling of the Faggots; The World Conflagration; and War and Peace.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.

Author: Hermann Lutz
ISBN-10: 1417943513
ISBN-13: 9781417943517
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/19/2004
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d