Paris, 1919: Six Months that Changed the World
Paris, 1919: Six Months that Changed the World
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003624
Book • Nonfiction
Paris • 1910s
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Politics & Government•
World History2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Paris, 1919: Six Months that Changed the World by Margaret MacMillan explores the intricate negotiations and personalities involved in the 1919 Paris Peace Conference. It examines the profound impact these diplomatic decisions had on shaping the post-World War I global landscape, focusing on the challenges and ambitions of world leaders attempting to establish a lasting peace.
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Mysterious
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Margaret MacMillan's Paris, 1919: Six Months that Changed the World is praised for its detailed narrative and insightful analysis of the Versailles Peace Conference. Readers laud its accessible writing and thorough research. Some critique its dense detail and occasional Eurocentric perspective. Overall, it's a compelling study of a transformative period in history.
Who Should Read Paris, 1919: Six Months that Changed the World?
A reader who enjoys Paris, 1919: Six Months that Changed the World likely has a keen interest in 20th-century history, diplomacy, and the aftermath of World War I. Comparable to readers of The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman or A World Undone by G.J. Meyer, they appreciate detailed analyses of pivotal historical events.
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Book • Nonfiction
Paris • 1910s
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Politics & Government•
World History2003
Adult
18+ years
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