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Ten years near the German frontier: A retrospect and a warning reflects on diplomatic service and rising geopolitical strain, drawing from firsthand experience to examine the balance of power in early 20th-century Europe. The narrative highlights how the quiet pressure of national ambition can destabilize smaller states and reshape borders without open conflict. It underscores the vulnerability of nations like Denmark when situated near more aggressive neighbors and reveals how diplomacy often becomes the last defense against domination. Through observation of regional sentiment and political…mehr

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Ten years near the German frontier: A retrospect and a warning reflects on diplomatic service and rising geopolitical strain, drawing from firsthand experience to examine the balance of power in early 20th-century Europe. The narrative highlights how the quiet pressure of national ambition can destabilize smaller states and reshape borders without open conflict. It underscores the vulnerability of nations like Denmark when situated near more aggressive neighbors and reveals how diplomacy often becomes the last defense against domination. Through observation of regional sentiment and political maneuvering, the book urges critical reflection on the motives driving expansionist policies. It challenges readers to consider how history, when ignored or distorted, enables repetition of conflict. Rather than offering a dry record of events, the account emphasizes moral insight and political foresight. It positions diplomacy not as ceremony but as a tool for protecting sovereignty and preventing future catastrophe. With clarity and restraint, it warns of the cost of complacency in international affairs.
Autorenporträt
Maurice Francis Egan was an American author and diplomat whose work bridged literature, journalism, and public service. Born in 1852 in Philadelphia, he built a distinguished career as a Catholic writer and literary critic, contributing prolifically to periodicals and shaping discussions on literature and faith. He also authored several novels and essays that reflected both intellectual rigor and cultural engagement. Egan served as a professor of English at multiple universities, where he promoted thoughtful writing and literary appreciation. His diplomatic career began with his appointment as United States Minister to Denmark, a post he held from 1907 to 1917. During this tenure, he observed rising tensions in Europe, which later informed his writings on international affairs. Egan was widely respected for his balanced perspective and was awarded the Laetare Medal for his contributions to Catholic thought and public life. His life's work reflects a commitment to bridging cultural, intellectual, and diplomatic spheres, making him a notable figure in early 20th-century American public discourse. He died in 1924 in Brooklyn.