Wars & Treaties, 1815 to 1914 by Baron Arthur Ponsonby Ponsonby

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Author Ponsonby, Arthur Ponsonby, Baron, 1871-1946
Title Wars & Treaties, 1815 to 1914
Alternate Title Wars and Treaties, 1815-1914
Contents Introduction -- Greek War -- Russo-Turkish War -- War between Holland and Belgium -- War in Portugal and Spain -- Russian Campaign in Poland -- Turko-Egyptian War -- First Afghan War -- Opium War in China -- American War With Mexico -- Austro-Hungarian War -- Italian War of Liberation -- Crimean War -- Indian Mutiny -- Chinese War -- American Civil War -- French Expedition in Mexico -- Brazilian War -- Danish War -- Austro-Prussian War -- British Expedition in Abyssinia -- Franco-German War -- The Ashanti War -- Russo-Turkish War -- Second Afghan War -- Zulu War -- The Chile-Peruvian War -- French Expedition in Tunis -- Egyptian War -- Franco-Chinese War -- Burmese Wars -- Serbo-Bulgarian War -- Chino-Japanese War -- Italo-Abyssinian War -- War in the Soudan -- Turko-Greek War -- Spanish-American War -- The Boer Wars -- Boxer Rising in China -- Russo-Japanese War -- Turko-Italian War -- First Balkan War -- Second Balkan War -- Important Treaties -- Index of Treaties -- Bibliography.
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Summary "Wars & Treaties, 1815 to 1914" by Arthur Ponsonby is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed overview of major conflicts and treaties that occurred between the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the outbreak of World War I. The book primarily focuses on international relations and the frequent wars during this period, exploring their causes, events, and political outcomes, thus serving as a reference for students and scholars interested in understanding the complexities of 19th and early 20th-century diplomacy and warfare. The opening of the book sets the stage for its exploration of the intricate world of international affairs, emphasizing the importance of understanding past conflicts to inform current perspectives on foreign policy. Ponsonby discusses how many people are increasingly interested in foreign affairs but often lack the historical background necessary to grasp the ongoing complexities. He introduces the need for a concise reference that outlines conflicts and treaties from 1815 to 1914, highlighting how the tumultuous events are often rooted in political ambition, shifting national interests, and, occasionally, seemingly trivial incidents. This introduction lays a strong foundation for the detailed records of wars and treaties that follow, beckoning readers to reflect on historical patterns that have shaped modern diplomacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject Military history, Modern
Subject History, Modern -- 19th century
Subject Treaties
Subject History, Modern -- 20th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 60026
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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