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100 1 _aVan Dyke, Henry,
_d1852-1933
245 1 0 _aFighting for peace
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-11-01
505 0 _aFair-weather and storm signs -- Apologue -- The werwolf at large -- Germania mendax -- A dialogue on peace between a householder and a burglar -- Stand fast, ye free! -- Pax humana.
508 _aProduced by Don Kostuch
520 _a"Fighting for Peace" by Henry Van Dyke is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The book reflects Van Dyke's experiences as the American Minister to the Netherlands as he navigates the complexities of diplomacy amidst the rising tensions leading to the Great War. The narrative seeks to address the challenges and moral dilemmas faced in the quest for a just and sustainable peace, particularly in light of the aggressive military actions of Germany. The beginning of "Fighting for Peace" establishes the author's diplomatic background and intentions, highlighting his desire to promote peace following the earlier International Peace Conferences at The Hague. Van Dyke provides insights into his observations of the political landscape in Europe prior to the war, noting the calm facade overlaying the impending storm of global conflict. He vividly describes his experiences in Holland, interactions with notable figures such as Queen Wilhelmina, and the contrasted breeziness of life there with the ominous background of militarization and aggression. This opening sets the stage for the author's reflections on the necessity of fighting for peace, indicating a transition from hopeful diplomacy to confronting harsh realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Germany
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19693
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