The New Map of Europe (1911-1914) The Story of the Recent European Diplomatic Crises and Wars and of Europe's Present Catastrophe

"The New Map of Europe (1911-1914)" by Herbert Adams Gibbons is a detailed exploration into the events that changed Europe between 1911 and 1914. It examines the diplomatic problems and wars that led to World War I, and the book looks closely at how countries related to each other, especially about old disagreements and strong feelings of national pride in areas like Alsace-Lorraine and the Balkans. The book begins with Gibbons sharing what he saw in Europe during these unstable times, focusing on the feelings of the people in Alsace-Lorraine after Germany took control. He talks about the constant trouble in this area, where being French clashes with being German because of different cultures and national pride, even with the harsh treatment they face. This sets the tone for how local problems grew into bigger conflicts in Europe, showing how power, identity, and old dislikes all came together to create a new Europe.