Ten Years Near The German Frontier A Retrospect And A Warning (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789373403601)

Ten years near the German frontier: A retrospect and a warning reflects on diplomatic service and rising geopolitical strain, drawing from firsthand experience to examine the balance of power in early 20th-century Europe. The narrative highlights how the quiet pressure of national ambition can destabilize smaller states and reshape borders without open conflict. It underscores the vulnerability of nations like Denmark when situated near more aggressive neighbors and reveals how diplomacy often becomes the last defense against domination. Through observation of regional sentiment and political maneuvering, the book urges critical reflection on the motives driving expansionist policies. It challenges readers to consider how history, when ignored or distorted, enables repetition of conflict. Rather than offering a dry record of events, the account emphasizes moral insight and political foresight. It positions diplomacy not as ceremony but as a tool for protecting sovereignty and preventing future catastrophe. With clarity and restraint, it warns of the cost of complacency in international affairs.

Author: Maurice F. Egan
ISBN-10: 9373403605
ISBN-13: 9789373403601
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2025
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d