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Winner of the Samuel Johnson PrizeWinner of the PEN Hessell Tiltman PrizeWinner of the Duff Cooper PrizeBetween January and July 1919, after the war to end all wars, men and women from around the world converged on Paris to shape the peace. Center stage, for the first time in history, was an American president, Woodrow Wilson, who with his Fourteen Points seemed to promise to so many people the fulfillment of their dreams. Stern, intransigent, impatient when it came to security concerns and wildly idealistic in his dream of a League of Nations that would resolve all future conflict peacefully, Wilson is only one of the largerthanlife characters who fill the pages of this extraordinary book. David Lloyd George, the gregarious and wily British prime minister, brought Winston Churchill and John Maynard Keynes. Lawrence of Arabia joined the Arab delegation. Ho Chi Minh, a kitchen assistant at the Ritz, submitted a petition for an independent Vietnam.For six months, Paris was effectively the center of the world as the peacemakers carved up bankrupt empires and created new countries. This book brings to life the personalities, ideals, and prejudices of the men who shaped the settlement. They pushed Russia to the sidelines, alienated China, and dismissed the Arabs. They struggled with the problems of Kosovo, of the Kurds, and of a homeland for the Jews.The peacemakers, so it has been said, failed dismally; above all they failed to prevent another war. Margaret MacMillan argues that they have unfairly been made the scapegoats for the mistakes of those who came later. She refutes received ideas about the path from Versailles to World War II and debunks the widely accepted notion that reparations imposed on the Germans were in large part responsible for the Second World War.A landmark work of narrative history, Paris 1919 is the first fullscale treatment of the Peace Conference in more than twentyfive years. It offers a scintillating view of those dramatic and fateful days when much of the modern world was sketched out, when countries were createdIraq, Yugoslavia, Israelwhose troubles haunt us still.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World'? A: The book focuses on the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, where world leaders gathered to shape the post-World War I order and address the peace settlement.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Margaret MacMillan, a notable historian.
- Q: What awards has 'Paris 1919' received? A: The book has won several prestigious awards, including the Samuel Johnson Prize, the PEN Hessell Tiltman Prize, and the Duff Cooper Prize.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 608 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Paris 1919'? A: The book was published on October 29, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is 'Paris 1919' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is a landmark work of narrative history and is suitable for academic study, particularly in topics related to international relations and history.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the failure of the peacemakers, the shaping of national identities, and the dynamics of international politics post-World War I.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at readers interested in history, international relations, and the aftermath of World War I.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into key historical figures? A: Yes, it discusses various historical figures, including Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, and Lawrence of Arabia, highlighting their roles at the conference.