"The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II" by Burton Jesse Hendrick is a historical narrative that chronicles Walter H. Page's life, mainly concentrated on his time serving as the American Ambassador in London during World War I. The book vividly portrays key historical moments, notably the sinking of the Lusitania and its repercussions, painting a picture of the political and social environment of that period. The book begins by showcasing the shock and seriousness that enveloped the American Embassy in London upon hearing of the Lusitania disaster. In a display of fortitude, Page receives updates concerning the tragic loss of life, which includes American citizens. Highlighting his struggles with the implications this had for U.S. foreign policy, the narrative shares the gloomy environment in the Embassy during a dinner held in honor of Colonel House, filled an atmosphere of disbelief and serious contemplation about the possibility of the United States entering the war. The story integrates Page's internal struggles and relationships with important figures, such as President Wilson and Colonel House, providing context for a thorough study of his diplomatic difficulties and thoughts on American strategies during the war.
The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II
By Burton Jesse Hendrick
Amidst the chaos of World War I, witness an American Ambassador grapple with tragedy as a sunken ship alters the course of history and tests the boundaries of diplomacy.
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About the AuthorBurton Jesse Hendrick, born in New Haven, Connecticut, was an American author. While attending Yale University, Hendrick was editor of both The Yale Courant and The Yale Literary Magazine. He received his BA in 1895 and his master's in 1897 from Yale. After completing his degree work, Hendrick became editor of the New Haven Morning News. In 1905, after writing for The New York Evening Post and The New York Sun, Hendrick left newspapers and became a "muckraker" writing for McClure's Magazine. His "The Story of Life-Insurance" exposé appeared in McClure's in 1906. Following his career at McClure's, Hendrick went to work in 1913 at Walter Hines Page's World's Work magazine as an associate editor. In 1919, Hendrick began writing biographies, when he was the ghostwriter of Ambassador Morgenthau's Story for Henry Morgenthau, Sr.
Burton Jesse Hendrick, born in New Haven, Connecticut, was an American author. While attending Yale University, Hendrick was editor of both The Yale Courant and The Yale Literary Magazine. He received his BA in 1895 and his master's in 1897 from Yale. After completing his degree work, Hendrick became editor of the New Haven Morning News. In 1905, after writing for The New York Evening Post and The New York Sun, Hendrick left newspapers and became a "muckraker" writing for McClure's Magazine. His "The Story of Life-Insurance" exposé appeared in McClure's in 1906. Following his career at McClure's, Hendrick went to work in 1913 at Walter Hines Page's World's Work magazine as an associate editor. In 1919, Hendrick began writing biographies, when he was the ghostwriter of Ambassador Morgenthau's Story for Henry Morgenthau, Sr.
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