02742cam a22003493u 4500 72164 UtSlPG 20260610134652.0 m cr n 260607r20231914utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15005606 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Dillon, Emile Joseph, 1855-1933 A scrap of paper 3rd edition. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-11-18 Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Scrap of Paper: The Inner History of German Diplomacy and Her Scheme of World-Wide Conquest" by Dr. E. J. Dillon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricacies of German diplomacy, primarily during the lead-up to World War I, and critiques the aggressive ambitions of Germany, emphasizing the devaluation of treaties as mere "scraps of paper.” The book provides an analysis of the ideological and militaristic assumptions driving Germany's actions, portraying a nation fervently pursuing expansion at the expense of its neighbors and international agreements. The opening of the book discusses the profound implications of the phrase "a scrap of paper," as articulated by the German Chancellor, regarding treaties such as that protecting Belgian neutrality. Dillon presents a stark contrast between the ideals of civilized society and the brutal force of militarism which he claims the Prussian leadership endorses. He argues that Germany's ambition is not only territorial but also cultural, seeking to impose its values on other nations through conquest. By examining Germany’s diplomatic maneuvers and the miscalculations of other European powers, Dillon sets the stage to reveal how a premeditated plan for dominance culminated in widespread conflict. He critiques both the British and their own naive assumptions regarding German intentions, trying to awaken his audience to the dangers posed by the German Empire's aggressive policies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1914 World War, 1914-1918 Germany -- Foreign relations https://archive.org/details/scrapofpaperinne00dill/page/86/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72164 112890 112890