• Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Locarno, the Reality

Locarno, the Reality

Hardcover

General European HistoryGeneral World HistoryInternational Relations

ISBN10: 1025810090
ISBN13: 9781025810096
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 226
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Locarno, the Reality offers a critical and insightful analysis of the diplomatic landscape in Europe following the 1925 Locarno Treaties. Written by the noted commentator Alfred Fabre-Luce, this work examines the practical implications of these landmark agreements, which were intended to secure peace and normalize relations between the former adversaries of World War I. The text delves into the complexities of international law, the evolving role of the League of Nations, and the shifting alliances that defined the interwar period.

Through meticulous observation, Fabre-Luce explores whether the spirit of Locarno truly fostered a lasting reconciliation or merely provided a temporary reprieve from deep-seated geopolitical tensions. The book provides a contemporary perspective on the challenges of maintaining collective security and the intricate balance of power in 1920s Europe. It remains a significant resource for understanding the high-stakes diplomacy of the early 20th century, offering a clear-eyed look at the disconnect between diplomatic idealism and the sobering realities of national interests.

1 different editions

Also available

Also from

Fabre-Luce, Alfred

Also in

General European History