** "Ten Years Near the German Frontier: A Retrospect and a Warning" by Maurice Francis Egan is a compelling examination of early 20th-century Europe through the eyes of the United States Minister to Denmark. It recounts his observations of the fragile peace between Denmark and Prussia and the looming threat of German expansionism. The book highlights the historical disputes over territories like Slesvig, revealing the deep-seated anxieties of the Danish people and their royal family as they faced a powerful neighbor. Seen through the lens of diplomatic encounters, Egan underscores the importance of grasping historical context and recognizing the challenges faced by smaller nations in the face of aggressive nationalism, making it a poignant reminder of the need for vigilance in international affairs. **
Ten Years Near the German Frontier: A Retrospect and a Warning
By Maurice Francis Egan
** Witness the brewing storm in Europe as a diplomat recounts his experiences navigating tense relations between a small nation and an expansionist power.
Summary
About the AuthorMaurice Francis Egan was an American writer and diplomat. He was a prolific writer and had a long and successful career as a Catholic journalist, literary critic, and novelist. He was a professor of English at two universities, and served as United States Minister in Copenhagen.
Maurice Francis Egan was an American writer and diplomat. He was a prolific writer and had a long and successful career as a Catholic journalist, literary critic, and novelist. He was a professor of English at two universities, and served as United States Minister in Copenhagen.
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