Princeton University Press The Papers of Woodrow Wilson, Volume 44 – August 21–November 10, 1917

This volume finds the United States in the first stage of full mobilization and Wilson beset by problems. On August 27, 1918, he replies warmly to the Pope's August 1 peace initiative. He sets prices for essential raw materials, intervenes to settle labor disputes, and tries to prevent suppression of civil liberties by federal agents. Relations with the Allies are his major diplomatic concern. In response to an appeal from David Lloyd George, he relaxes his opposition to close cooperation and sends Colonel House and others to London to facilitate common action. Through Secretary of State Lansing, he opens negotiations with Viscount Kikujiro Ishii to attempt an understanding with Japan about the Far East. The volume ends as the combined German and Austro-Hangarian armies rout the Italian army at Caporetto and threaten to knock Italy out of the war. The Bolsheviks seize power in Petrograd, and Russia's withdrawel from the war seems inevitable. Review ... an unprecedented illumination of Wilson's activities and ideas.-- "The Journal of American History" ... Arthur Link and his associates ... set a high standard indeed both for productivity and editorial excellence.-- "North Carolina Historical Review" An essential purchase for college libraries.-- "Library Journal" Every college library should plan to acquire the entire series.-- "Choice" From the Back Cover This volume finds the United States in the first stage of full mobilization and Wilson beset by problems. On August 27, 1918, he replies warmly to the Pope's August I peace initiative. He sets prices for essential raw materials, intervenes to settle labor disputes, and tries to prevent suppression of civil liberties by federal agents. About the Author Arthur S. Link is Professor of American History, Princeton University.