Jacob Gould Schurman

The Balkan Wars

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"The Balkan Wars: 1912-1913," Third Edition, by Jacob Gould Schurman, offers a vital historical account of the conflicts that reshaped the Balkan Peninsula and served as a prelude to World War I. This meticulously prepared edition examines the complex political landscape and military campaigns of the Balkan Wars, a period of intense upheaval and shifting alliances in European history. Explore the events that ignited the region, impacting the course of 20th-century warfare. Schurman provides a detailed analysis of the war's origins, key battles, and the lasting consequences for the nations involved. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in European history, military history, and the intricate dynamics of the Balkans before the Great War. A classic study of a pivotal moment in global history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 118
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 177g
• ISBN-13: 9781023088091
• ISBN-10: 1023088096
• Artikelnr.: 73928569

Autorenporträt

Jacob Gould Schurman was a Canadian-American educator and diplomat, most notably serving as the President of Cornell University and as the United States Ambassador to Germany. Born on May 2, 1854, in Freetown, Canada, Schurman pursued his education at prestigious institutions, including the University of London, Heidelberg University, Acadia University, and Prince of Wales College. He held dual nationality, being both Canadian and American. Schurman's academic career was marked by his presidency at Cornell University, where he made significant contributions to the institution's development. In addition to his academic work, he played an influential role in international diplomacy, particularly during his tenure as Ambassador to Germany from 1925 to 1930. Throughout his career, Schurman was deeply involved in political and intellectual circles, helping shape policy decisions and academic discourse. He passed away on August 12, 1942, at the age of 88 in New York. Schurman was also a family man, with his daughter, Dorothy Schurman Hawes, carrying on his legacy.