A nagy katasztrófa: 1914-1920 by H. G. Wells

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Translator Tonelli, Sándor, 1882-1950
Title A nagy katasztrófa: 1914-1920
Original Publication Hungary: Franklin,1922.
Note Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note Appears to be a translation of "The International Catastrophe of 1914 and the Close of the Great Power Period," chapter XL in The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind, #45368.
Contents A fegyveres béke a háború előtt -- Az imperializmus Németországban -- Az imperialista szellem Nagybritanniában -- Az imperializmus Franciaországban, Olaszországban és a Balkánon -- Oroszország, mint nagy monarchia -- Az Egyesült-Államok és az imperiális gondolat -- A nagy háború közvetlen okai -- A nagy háború eseményei 1917-ig -- A nagy háború Oroszország összeomlásától a fegyverszünetig -- Politikai, társadalmi és gazdasági felbomlás a háború következtében -- Wilson és a versaillesi béke problémái -- A nemzetek szövetségének rövid vázlata -- A békeszerződések főbb intézkedései -- Jövendölések a legközelebbi háborúról -- A világ lelkiállapota 1920-ban.
Credits Albert László from page images generously made available by the Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Summary "A nagy katasztrófa: 1914-1920" by H. G. Wells is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the context and consequences of World War I, emphasizing the socio-political ideologies and events that led to the war and its aftermath. Wells delves into the ideas and forces at play among nations, analyzing how they shaped the course of history during this tumultuous period. The opening portion introduces readers to the central themes of the book, focusing on the historical backdrop of Europe leading up to the war. It highlights the fragile peace maintained between major powers from 1871 to 1914 and discusses the tensions that simmered beneath the surface, particularly regarding imperialism and nationalistic sentiments. Wells establishes the significance of wartime ideologies, citing various nations' approaches to conflict and diplomacy, and posits that the ideologies of imperialism and militarism ultimately contributed to the advent of the catastrophic global conflict. As it unfolds, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the war's impact on humanity and the broader lessons derived from this historical crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Hungarian
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Peace
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EBook-No. 67945
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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