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LoC No.: 22009402

Title: Old Europe's Suicide; or, The Building of a Pyramid of Errors
An Account of Certain Events in Europe During the Period 1912–1919

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "Old Europe's Suicide; or, The Building of a Pyramid of Errors" by Brigadier-General Christopher Birdwood Thomson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the tumultuous events in Europe from 1912 to 1919, with a particular focus on the Balkan Wars and the subsequent peace negotiations at Versailles. Thomson’s unique perspective as an eyewitness provides insight into the political missteps and societal conflicts that he argues led to the downfall of the Central Empires. The opening of the work establishes Thomson's credentials and intentions as an author. He reflects on his experiences during significant military campaigns and transitions into a commentary on the lead-up to World War I. Recognizing the intricate interplay of national ambitions and historical injustices, he draws attention to the underlying tensions in the Balkans and their catastrophic consequences for Europe. Using evocative metaphors, he likens the series of miscalculations and fervent nationalistic policies during this era to a pyramid of errors, suggesting that the conflicts of the time were not isolated incidents, but rather manifestations of deeper systemic failures. Thomson aims to dissect these events to advocate for a more enlightened approach to international relations, appealing to society’s conscience and the importance of informed decision-making in politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Thomson, Christopher Birdwood, Baron, 1875-1930

EBook No.: 53464

Published: Nov 6, 2016

Downloads: 161

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918

Subject: Eastern question (Balkan)

Subject: Balkan Peninsula -- History -- War of 1912-1913

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 22009402

Title: Old Europe's Suicide; or, The Building of a Pyramid of Errors
An Account of Certain Events in Europe During the Period 1912–1919

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Old Europe's Suicide; or, The Building of a Pyramid of Errors" by Brigadier-General Christopher Birdwood Thomson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the tumultuous events in Europe from 1912 to 1919, with a particular focus on the Balkan Wars and the subsequent peace negotiations at Versailles. Thomson’s unique perspective as an eyewitness provides insight into the political missteps and societal conflicts that he argues led to the downfall of the Central Empires. The opening of the work establishes Thomson's credentials and intentions as an author. He reflects on his experiences during significant military campaigns and transitions into a commentary on the lead-up to World War I. Recognizing the intricate interplay of national ambitions and historical injustices, he draws attention to the underlying tensions in the Balkans and their catastrophic consequences for Europe. Using evocative metaphors, he likens the series of miscalculations and fervent nationalistic policies during this era to a pyramid of errors, suggesting that the conflicts of the time were not isolated incidents, but rather manifestations of deeper systemic failures. Thomson aims to dissect these events to advocate for a more enlightened approach to international relations, appealing to society’s conscience and the importance of informed decision-making in politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Thomson, Christopher Birdwood, Baron, 1875-1930

EBook No.: 53464

Published: Nov 6, 2016

Downloads: 161

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918

Subject: Eastern question (Balkan)

Subject: Balkan Peninsula -- History -- War of 1912-1913

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.