The European Anarchy

The European Anarchy is a historical book written by Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson, which explores the political and social turmoil in Europe during the early 20th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the events leading up to World War I, and the second part examining the aftermath of the war and the rise of totalitarian regimes.Dickinson argues that the period between 1914 and 1945 was marked by a breakdown of the traditional balance of power in Europe, leading to a state of anarchy and chaos. He traces the roots of this anarchy to the decline of the Ottoman Empire, the rise of nationalism, and the failure of diplomacy to prevent the outbreak of war.Throughout the book, Dickinson offers a detailed analysis of the major events and figures of the period, including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the Treaty of Versailles, the Russian Revolution, and the rise of Hitler and Mussolini. He also examines the impact of these events on European society, including the displacement of millions of people, the growth of fascism and communism, and the erosion of democracy.Overall, The European Anarchy is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most tumultuous periods in European history. It offers a valuable perspective on the causes and consequences of the political and social upheaval that shaped the continent in the early 20th century.Having thus examined the atmosphere of opinion in which the German Government moved, let us proceed to consider the actual course of their policy during the critical years, fifteen or so, that preceded the war. The policy admittedly and openly was one of ""expansion."" But ""expansion"" where? It seems to be rather widely supposed that Germany was preparing war in order to annex territory in Europe. The contempt of German imperialists, from Treitschke onward, for the rights of small States, the racial theories which included in ""German"" territory Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, and the Scandinavian countries, may seem to give colour to this idea.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.