{"product_id":"at-the-peace-table-9798294113735","title":"At the Peace Table","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Pasquale de Marco\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: International Relations - Diplomacy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the aftermath of the Great War, the world stood at a crossroads. The old order had crumbled, and a new one was yet to be forged. As nations gathered in Paris for the peace conference, they faced the daunting task of reshaping the world order and building a lasting peace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the heart of the negotiations was Woodrow Wilson, the idealistic American president who championed the Fourteen Points, a vision for a just and lasting peace. His dream of a League of Nations, an international organization dedicated to preventing future wars, captivated the world's imagination. Yet, as the negotiations unfolded, Wilson's lofty aspirations clashed with the harsh realities of power politics and national interests. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Paris Peace Conference became a crucible of competing ambitions, secret deals, and intricate diplomatic maneuvers. The Big Four-Wilson, David Lloyd George of Britain, Georges Clemenceau of France, and Vittorio Emanuele Orlando of Italy-dominated the proceedings, each seeking to secure the best possible outcome for their respective countries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile the leaders debated the fate of nations, the world watched with anticipation and trepidation. The decisions made in Paris would profoundly impact the lives of millions, shaping the course of history for generations to come. The conference became a microcosm of the challenges and opportunities of the postwar world, a world yearning for peace but still haunted by the specter of conflict. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the division of empires to the creation of new nations, from the thorny question of reparations to the establishment of a new international order, the delegates grappled with the complexities of reshaping the world. The negotiations were often contentious, with each nation fiercely defending its own interests. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYet, amidst the discord and rivalries, there were also moments of hope and unity. The delegates recognized the need to learn from the mistakes of the past and to build a more just and peaceful world. The creation of the League of Nations, despite its eventual shortcomings, represented a bold step towards this goal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book takes readers inside the Paris Peace Conference, revealing the behind-the-scenes negotiations, the clash of personalities, and the high stakes involved in shaping the postwar world. It is a story of idealism and pragmatism, of triumph and disappointment, and of the enduring quest for peace in a world forever changed by war.","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47594773840023,"sku":"9798294113735","price":1558.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798294113735.webp?v=1774987115","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/at-the-peace-table-9798294113735","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}