02465cam a22003133u 4500 10090 UtSlPG 20260610133239.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Nitti, Francesco Saverio, 1868-1953 Peaceless Europe Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-11-01 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Josephine Paolucci and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Peaceless Europe" by Francesco Saverio Nitti is a political analysis and critique written in the early 20th century, following World War I and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The book discusses the unfair nature of the peace treaties imposed on Germany and other defeated nations, arguing that these treaties perpetuate a cycle of hostility and conflict instead of fostering true peace and resolution. Nitti, drawing from his experiences as an Italian statesman and his involvement in post-war politics, advocates for a reconsideration of how Europe approaches peace and collective governance. The opening of "Peaceless Europe" sets the stage for Nitti's exploration of the precarious state of post-war Europe, contending that the continent is mired in dissatisfaction and discontent due to the harsh terms of the peace treaties. He reflects on the devastation wrought by the war, highlighting the psychological and socioeconomic turmoil affecting both victors and the vanquished. Nitti critiques the approach taken by the Allied Powers, particularly focusing on the punitive measures against Germany, arguing that these policies only deepen animosities and undermine any prospects for future cooperation and solidarity in Europe. This introductory portion establishes a tone of urgency, as Nitti calls for a genuine commitment to rebuilding Europe on the foundations of justice, equity, and mutual respect among nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Reparations World War, 1914-1918 -- Treaties https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10090 51711 51711