Princeton University Press - The Papers of Woodrow Wilson Vol 59

Explore a vital period of history with The Papers of Woodrow Wilson, Volume 59. This volume covers the timeframe from May 10 to May 31, 1919, focusing on a segment of the Paris Peace Conference that historians often overlook. It provides a detailed look at the direct exchanges between the German government and the Council of Four. Readers can examine the complex negotiations surrounding the preliminary treaty of peace. The text covers essential topics such as the Saar Basin, responsibility for the war, and the fate of former German territories awarded to Poland. It also addresses German membership in the League of Nations and the International Labour Organization, alongside discussions on reparations. This volume provides primary source material regarding the unresolved questions of Italian acquisitions in the Adriatic area. It is an essential resource for anyone studying the diplomatic tensions and the formation of the post-war international order during this specific month in 1919.