Post; Germany the guardian of peace

perseus · May 9th, 2006

I have a fascinating book called a 'new' Geography published by Alfred Holden in London dated 1897. It provides an insight into the thoughts and feelings of (presumably British) writers at that time.

In the section describing Germany it begins

"Germany is the name of the great military power which stands in the middle of Europe, and which is the chief guardian and guarantee for peace between the large and warlike empires that flank it on three of sides"

Well I suppose they are talking about Russia (Poland was then part of Russia and referred to as a dead kingdom), Austria Hungary and France. According to some historians, from this period up to WW1 Europe was like a tinder box waiting for a spark, so perhaps it was Germany which prevented it from happening earlier?

P.S. Do you think I should update my collection of books?

May 9th, 2006
perseus Centurion	Post; Germany the guardian of peace I have a fascinating book called a 'new' Geography published by Alfred Holden in London dated 1897. It provides an insight into the thoughts and feelings of (presumably British) writers at that time. In the section describing Germany it begins "Germany is the name of the great military power which stands in the middle of Europe, and which is the chief guardian and guarantee for peace between the large and warlike empires that flank it on three of sides" Well I suppose they are talking about Russia (Poland was then part of Russia and referred to as a dead kingdom), Austria Hungary and France. According to some historians, from this period up to WW1 Europe was like a tinder box waiting for a spark, so perhaps it was Germany which prevented it from happening earlier? P.S. Do you think I should update my collection of books? Last edited by perseus; May 9th, 2006 at 21:01.