A scrap of paper : $b The inner history of German diplomacy and her scheme of world-wide conquest

"A Scrap of Paper: The Inner History of German Diplomacy and Her Scheme of World-Wide Conquest" by Dr. E. J. Dillon is a compelling early 20th-century analysis of Germany's diplomatic actions and aspirations before World War I. It unpacks Germany's aggressive pursuit of power, highlighting how international treaties were disregarded as insignificant. The book paints a portrait of a nation driven by expansionism and a desire to impose its values globally. It begins by scrutinizing the German Chancellor's dismissive view of agreements like the one safeguarding Belgian neutrality. Dillon contrasts civilized ideals with the harsh realities of German militarism, arguing that Germany's ambitions extended beyond territory to cultural dominance. By investigating diplomatic strategies and European misjudgments, the author aims to show how a plan for global supremacy resulted in immense conflict, critiquing other nation's misperceptions of Germany and warning about the perils of the German Empire's policies.