Publisher's Synopsis
""England and Germany in the War Letters to the Department of State"" is a book written by Robert J. Thompson that provides a collection of letters exchanged between the Department of State and various individuals during World War I. The letters cover a range of topics related to the war, including the diplomatic relations between England and Germany, the impact of the war on trade and commerce, and the political and military strategies of both countries. The book offers a unique perspective on the war, as it presents primary source material that allows readers to gain insight into the thoughts and opinions of those involved in the conflict. The letters are presented in their original form, with annotations and contextual information provided by the author to help readers better understand the historical context of the correspondence. Overall, ""England and Germany in the War Letters to the Department of State"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of World War I and the diplomatic relations between England and Germany during this time period.1915. This book comprises a series of letters addressed to the Secretary of State by Mr. Robert J. Thompson, recently American consul at Aix-la-Chapelle, Germany, who resigned his post, as the letters explain, purposely to be free from official restrictions in reporting facts of the European war situation as he has found them. Contents: Original Letter to Secretary of State; Resignation; Germany�������s Rise and England�������s Decline; Diplomacy�������s Isolation of Germany; Sea vs. Land Militarism; Certain Aspects of German Culture; Atrocities on the Field and in the Press; The Blood of America; and The Attitude and Duty of America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.