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The Modern Scholar

Six Months That Changed the World: The Paris Peace Conference of 1919

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The Modern Scholar

By: Dr. Margaret MacMillan
Narrated by: Dr. Margaret MacMillan
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 The world will never see another peace conference like the one which took place in Paris in 1919. For six months, the world's major leaders - including Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States, David Lloyd George, prime minister of Great Britain, and Georges Clemenceau, prime minister of France - met to discuss the peace settlements which were to end World War One.©2003 Margaret MacMillan (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC Ancient Military Politics & Activism Politics & Government Presidents & Heads of State World War Imperialism Russia Socialism Middle Ages Africa Royalty Middle East
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Fascinating and masterful breakdown of this momentous period with context, analysis and opinion that illuminates a complex and interrelated set of circumstances. Readily digestible - I have listened twice and will do so again.

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Well set out and well-paced narrative. This filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge.

Excellent overview

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A brief but very important lecture if you're interested in finding out what created the current world as it is today and understanding why there are ongoing conflicts.
I don't agree with the professor's conclusion but one has to remember the lecture was recorded in 2003 it would be interesting to get an updated conclusion with the benefit of hindsight. I would highly recommend this lecture.

Essential in understanding today's world

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Wow! I learned so much about what a massive influence the post-WWI politics did to our modern world.
This was so well written and easy to listen to.
The author/narrator made this extremely enjoyable and informative. I’ve now put other books in this Modern Scholar series in my list to listen to.

Brilliant, enlightening, balanced.

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