Peaceless Europe
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers studying the history of European international relations after the First World War
- History enthusiasts interested in the Versailles system and postwar peace
- Modern history researchers seeking firsthand contemporary commentary as source material
- Advanced students interested in European economic reconstruction and political predicament
Not a good fit for
- Beginners seeking a narrative of contemporary scholarly consensus
- Readers impatient with political and economic argument who prefer narrative
- General readers without basic background knowledge of the First World War
Reading tips
- First review the major European events from the end of the First World War to around 1920, then enter the text.
- Mark the author's core judgments as you read and test them against later historical scholarship.
- Read alongside the text of the Treaty of Versailles or postwar economic history to understand what the argument is directed against.
- Note the author's identity and stance, and distinguish contemporary commentary from statements of fact.
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About the author
Francesco Saverio Nitti (1868–1953) was an Italian economist and politician who served as prime minister; in his later years he lived in exile and steadfastly opposed fascism. The library holds two of his works: Peaceless Europe and La trasformazione sociale. The former examines Europe's postwar order and the difficulties of peace, while the latter focuses on changes and transformations in social structure. Both reflect an economist's approach to real-world problems, consisting mainly of analytical argument rather than empty declaration. Because of his political career and exile, his works are often read as a reference for understanding Italy and Europe's political and economic situation between the two world wars. Public information on his life and works is limited, and this introduction is based only on library facts and verifiable public information, without speculative additions.
