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What if… The 1919 Paris Peace Conference Had Actually Kept the Peace?
Sep 12, 2024
Join historian Margaret MacMillan, celebrated for her award-winning book on the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, as she explores whether the conference squandered a chance at lasting peace. She dives into the Treaty of Versailles, questioning its harsh treatment of Germany and the effectiveness of the League of Nations. The conversation spans potential alternatives, like the role of Bolsheviks and how regional autonomy could have reshaped post-war boundaries. MacMillan critiques the ideals of self-determination amid rising nationalism, reflecting on history's complex legacy.
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- The podcast questions whether the Treaty of Versailles was overly punitive towards Germany, considering the devastation caused by the war initiated by them.
- It explores the potential effectiveness of the League of Nations had it received stronger support, particularly from the United States and how Wilson's idealism clashed with political realities.
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