The European Unity League (Hardcover)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2026

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Hardcover. This book uncovers a largely forgotten early vision of European unity that emerged in Britain before the First World War. By tracing the remarkable career of Sir Max Waechter (18371924), entrepreneur, philanthropist and the British representative of the Nobel brothers Caspian oil interests, it reveals how British actors were among the earliest in arguing that Europes growing rivalries could be addressed through closer economic cooperation and political understanding. The study shows that ideas of a federated Europe were already being energetically developed, debated and promoted before 1914.Central to the book is Waechters creation of the European Unity League, whose ambitious programme provides a fresh lens to reassess the intellectual and political climate of the pre-war years. Drawing on extensive archival research, the volume reconstructs Waechters 1906 manifesto to King Edward VII, his extraordinary diplomatic tour across the continent aboard the former Austrian archducal yacht Rovenska and his ability to secure audiences with most reigning heads of state, despite opposition from the Foreign Office. It follows how these efforts led to the 1909 Inaugural Congress of the European Federation in Rome, co-organized with the like-minded Italian pacifist Prince di Cassano (18551926), and the formal establishment of the League in London in 1913.Within fifteen months, the organization attracted 20,000 members, including a tenth of Parliament, senior military figures and a future Prime Minister. Although the outbreak of war curtailed its activities, the League stands as one of the earliest mass movements for European unity, anticipating Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergis better-known interwar Pan-European Union by two decades and a world war.By situating Waechters campaign within broader British and European debates about armaments, decline and the future of the continent, the book offers a new understanding of the roots of the European idea and of Britains unexpected role in shaping it. Written accessibly, it will appeal to readers interested in modern European history, international politics and the life of a visionary yet overlooked figure. The first book-length research study of the history and legacy of the European Unity League. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titre
The European Unity League (Hardcover)
Auteur
Ulrich Tiedau
Éditeur
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
Année de publication
2026
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Hardcover
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1350273295
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781350273290

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