The Intimate Papers of Colonel House - Hardcover

by Edward Mandell House (Author), Charles Seymour (Editor)

The Intimate Papers of Colonel House is a book written by Edward Mandell House, which provides a detailed account of his experiences as a political advisor to President Woodrow Wilson during World War I. The book is a collection of personal letters, diary entries, and other documents that shed light on the inner workings of the Wilson administration and the role that House played in shaping its policies. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in House's life and career. The first section focuses on House's early years and his rise to prominence as a political advisor to Wilson. The second section covers the period leading up to World War I, including House's efforts to prevent the outbreak of war and his work on behalf of the Wilson administration in Europe. The third section of the book covers the war years themselves, including House's role in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles and his efforts to promote peace and disarmament in the aftermath of the conflict. The final section of the book covers House's later years, including his work on behalf of various international organizations and his efforts to promote world peace. Throughout the book, House provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of high-level politics and diplomacy, offering insights into the personalities and motivations of some of the most important figures of the time. The Intimate Papers of Colonel House is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of World War I, the Wilson administration, or the early years of American foreign policy.1926. From the diary of Edward Mandell House, the self-styled Colonel House (colonel in nickname only), who served as President Woodrow Wilson's closest confidant during the four years of the First World War. By reading the House diary, one becomes a witness to one of the most exciting periods in history. To Colonel House, the election of President Wilson heralded the dawn of a new age of progress and reform. The advent of World War I brought a halt to his domestic program, but enlarged House's sphere of observation and contacts. Peacemaking brought him into contact with the leaders of virtually every country in the world. Kings, presidents, and leaders of new movements come vividly to life with House's words.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.