02616cam a22003133u 4500 39883 UtSlPG 20260610133919.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18004142 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DD Blumenthal, Daniel, 1860-1930 Alsace-Lorraine Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-06-02 Produced by Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library) "Alsace-Lorraine: a study of the relations of the two provinces to France and to Germany and a presentation of the just claims of their people" by Daniel Blumenthal is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the tumultuous years surrounding World War I. The book explores the complex relationship between the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine and their historical ties to France and Germany, focusing on the injustices faced by the people of these regions since their annexation by Germany in 1871. It emphasizes the longing of the Alsatian and Lorraine populations to reunite with France, reflecting broader themes of national identity and sovereignty. Blumenthal, an Alsatian politician and advocate for his people's rights, meticulously outlines the historical context of the annexation, including the Treaty of Frankfort and the socio-political dynamics within Alsace-Lorraine under German rule. He presents the struggles of the local population, who maintained a strong affinity for France despite German attempts at assimilation. Through a combination of personal testimony and historical evidence, Blumenthal argues passionately for the return of Alsace-Lorraine to France, characterizing the loss as a deep injustice that needs rectification. The book serves as both a manifesto for the rights of the Alsace-Lorrainers and a call to action for international support in their quest for self-determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Alsace-Lorraine question https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39883 80722 80722