02704cam a22003733u 4500 66468 UtSlPG 20260610134532.0 m cr n 260607r20211916utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16022913 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Reventlow, E., Graf (Ernst), 1869-1943 The Vampire of the Continent Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-10-04 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Vampire of the Continent" by Count Ernst zu Reventlow is a historical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work systematically critiques and analyzes the role of England in shaping modern European history since the late 16th century, portraying it as a nation driven by greed and imperial ambitions. The author emphasizes England's influence on conflicts and power dynamics, presenting it as a "vampire" that feeds off the resources and prosperity of other nations, particularly during periods of war and upheaval. At the start of the work, the translator’s preface sets the stage for Reventlow’s provocative examination of England’s historical actions. It alludes to the myths surrounding England’s role as a liberator, emphasizing instead the destructive impact its imperial pursuits had on Europe and the world. The opening chapters delve into the narratives surrounding key historical events, such as the defeat of the Spanish Armada, notably reinterpreting them through a lens critical of English statecraft. The author's overarching argument is that England, often viewed as a benefactor in historical accounts, has acted primarily out of self-interest and avarice, undermining the stability and prosperity of its continental neighbors in the process. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Jackson Press, 1916 World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Germany Germany -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Foreign relations Chatterton-Hill, Georges, 1883-1947 https://archive.org/details/vampireofcontine00reve https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66468 107290 107290