Kirkpatrick, F. A. (Frederick Alexander) 1861-1953 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "South America and the War" by F. A. Kirkpatrick is an historical account written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the impact of World War I on Latin America, particularly focusing on German activities and influence in the region during the war. It aims to provide insights into Latin America’s political dynamics and economic conditions amidst the global conflict. At the start of the book, the author outlines the geographical, political, and economic landscape of Latin America prior to and during World War I. He emphasizes the significance of the region as both an area of German "peaceful penetration" and a vital source of raw materials. The opening sections set the stage for a detailed examination of the interactions between Latin American states and foreign powers, particularly Germany, as well as the evolving dynamics of trade and diplomacy in response to the war's pressures. Kirkpatrick highlights the urgency of addressing these issues, given the growing diplomatic tensions and economic competition driven by the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-02-09 Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, JoAnn Greenwood and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Latin America Latin America -- Economic conditions D501 Original publication data not identified 19000924 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38793 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38793 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133904.0 38793