The Case Of Belgium (1914)

By James Montgomery Beck

Book Overview

The Case of Belgium (1914) is a historical book written by James Montgomery Beck that explores the events leading up to the invasion of Belgium by Germany during World War I. The book is a detailed account of the political and diplomatic maneuvers that took place in the weeks and months leading up to the invasion, as well as the military strategies and battles that followed.Beck examines the complex web of alliances and treaties that existed between the major European powers at the time, and how these agreements ultimately led to the outbreak of war. He also delves into the role that Belgium played in the conflict, and how the country's neutrality was violated by Germany.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the military campaigns that took place in Belgium, including the famous Battle of the Marne, and the subsequent trench warfare that characterized much of the fighting on the Western Front. Beck also explores the impact of the war on Belgian society, including the devastation wrought by the German occupation and the efforts of the Belgian resistance movement.Overall, The Case of Belgium (1914) provides a fascinating and detailed account of one of the pivotal events of the 20th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War I.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120733529
• ISBN13: 9781120733528
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"