Alsace-Lorraine : $b a study of the relations of the two provinces to France and to Germany and a presentation of the just claims of their people

"Alsace-Lorraine: a study of the relations of the two provinces to France and to Germany and a presentation of the just claims of their people" by Daniel Blumenthal is a historical examination of the Alsace and Lorraine regions, and their intricate connections to both France and Germany during the early 1900s, around the time of World War I. The book brings to light the hardships of these regions following their annexation by Germany in 1871, as well as the strong inclination of Alsatians and Lorrainers to reunite with France, highlighting themes of national identity. Blumenthal, an Alsatian politician, reviews the Treaty of Frankfort and the social conditions in Alsace-Lorraine under German rule. He shares stories of the local people, who, despite German attempts to integrate them, still felt connected to France. He argues that Alsace-Lorraine should go back to France, framing the loss as unfair and in need of fixing. The book is both a statement of the rights of those from Alsace-Lorraine, and also a plea for support for self-determination.