Alsace-Lorraine Since 1870 (1919)

Alsace-Lorraine Since 1870 is a historical book written by Barry Cerf and published in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political and social developments in the region of Alsace-Lorraine from the year 1870, when the area was annexed by Germany, to the end of World War I in 1918. The author examines the impact of the annexation on the region's population and the subsequent Germanization policies that were implemented. The book also explores the tensions between the French and German populations in the region, as well as the role of Alsace-Lorraine in the Franco-German rivalry that led to the outbreak of World War I. The author draws on a range of primary sources, including government reports, newspapers, and personal accounts, to provide a detailed and nuanced analysis of the region's history. Alsace-Lorraine Since 1870 is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.