Cannes und Genua: Vier Reden zum Reparationsproblem by Walther Rathenau
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"Cannes und Genua: Vier Reden zum Reparationsproblem" by Walther Rathenau is a collection of political speeches written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the critical issue of reparations imposed on Germany after World War I, following its defeat. Rathenau, as a prominent German politician and Minister of Reconstruction, seeks to articulate Germany's position and navigate the complex international negotiations surrounding these reparations while expressing his deep concern for the welfare
of the German people. The opening of the book sets the context for Rathenau's discussions, emphasizing the urgency and gravity of the reparations issue immediately after World War I. It begins with a note highlighting the significance of Rathenau’s last contributions to public discourse before his assassination. The initial speech, presented before the Allied Supreme Council in Cannes, outlines Germany's commitment to fulfilling its obligations while cautioning against demands that could further destabilize the nation's economy. Rathenau articulates the precarious state of Germany’s financial and economic conditions, advocating for a rational and humane approach to the reparations discussions while reflecting on the historical and moral implications of Germany's burdens post-war. This opening not only showcases his intellectual vigor but also foreshadows the diplomatic endeavors that would unfold in the subsequent speeches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rathenau, Walther, 1867-1922 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 51050553 |
| Title | Cannes und Genua: Vier Reden zum Reparationsproblem |
| Contents | Rede vor dem Obersten Rat der Alliierten in Cannes vom 12. Januar 1922 -- Rede vor dem Hauptausschuß des Reichstages vom 7. März 1922 -- Reichstagsrede vom 29. März 1922 -- Rede vor der Vollversammlung der Genueser Konferenz vom 19. Mai 1922 -- Rede, gehalten am 9. Juni 1922 in Stuttgart, vor einem geladenen Kreis aller Parteien -- Rede, gehalten am 13. Juni 1922 in Berlin, in der Deutschen Gesellschaft von 1914 -- Rede vor dem Reichstage am 21. Juni 1922 |
| Credits |
Produced by Irma Spehar, Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Speeches, addresses, etc. |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Reparations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20937 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20937-1 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2007 |
| Last Update | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 465 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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