The Evidence in the Case (Classic Reprint): A Discussion of the Moral Responsibility for the War of 1914, as Disclosed by the Diplomatic, Records of ... Russia, France, and Belgium (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A thoughtful, lawyerly look at who bore moral responsibility for the 1914 war, grounded in diplomatic records.

This book presents a case in the supreme court of civilization, analyzing diplomatic correspondence from England, Germany, Russia, France, and Belgium. Written as a clear, forceful argument, it argues that Germany bears primary responsibility for the conflict and the invasion of Belgium, and it examines how suppression of evidence shaped the record. The work blends historical detail with a legal perspective to illuminate how public conscience judges nations in war.

• Grounded in primary diplomatic records and contemporary materials


• Argues a clear view of responsibility for the war’s outbreak


• Discusses how transparency and evidence influence history


• Offers reflections on international law and moral accountability

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