The author focuses on the efforts of president woodrow wilson to bring the. In september of each year, an assembly of all the member states met in geneva. Susan pedersen s impressively researched book covers the structural history of the league of nations from 1920 to 1946 essentially as background information. The league of nations the first world organisation. Questia read the fulltext online edition of a history of the league of nations. List of books and articles about league of nations online. What has this book to offer beyond margaret macmillans paris 1919. League of nations has 117 books on goodreads with 7 ratings. This isn t a general history of the league of nations, the genevabased international. The league of nations society was set up in 1915 and the league of free nations associations was started in 1918. A history of the league of nations, volume 1 by francis. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Like its successor, the united nations, its purpose was the promotion of international peace and security. European international history, 19191933 by zara steiner oxford. Discover librarianselected research resources on league of nations from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic. Books by league of nations author of the permanent court. Ninety years ago, the league of nations convened for the first time, hoping to create a safeguard against destructive, worldwide war by settling disputes through diplomacy. The main bodies of the league of nations the league of nations consisted of the assembly and the council both assisted by the permanent secretariat, and the permanent court of international justice.
The league of nations has its origins in the fourteen points speech of president woodrow wilson, part of a presentation given in january 1918 outlining of his ideas for peace after the carnage of. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this. History of the league of nations history discussion. League of nations league of nations, former international organization, established by the peace treaties that ended world war i. The league of nations may have been imperfect, but it changed the face of international politics. Dp history aims of the league of nations diagram quizlet. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The paris peace conference set up the league of nations, the first world organisation. Later on both the associations were amalgamated into, the league of nations union. This book is about the creation, successes and failures of the league of nations. Ninety years ago, the league of nations convened for the first time hoping to create a safeguard against destructive, worldwide war by settling disputes through diplomacy.
The league of nations and millions of other books are available for instant access. In this video, lead educator christian tams introduces the league and explains why its establishment. A history of the league of nations indiana state library. Anachronous world map showing member states of the league during its 26 year history. Start studying dp history aims of the league of nations. In 1915 was published a draft known as proposals for the avoidance of war to which a preface was written by lord bryce.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The item a history of the league of nations represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. This book looks at how the league was conceptualized and explores the multifaceted body that emerged. List of books and articles about league of nations. No one is likely to improve its record of the interplay of policyor impolicyof states acting as separate entities and of their actionor inactionas members of the international organization under the. The league of nations chapter ix the new cambridge.