POINCARE, Raymond; Sir George Arthur [Translator].
The Memoirs of Raymond Poincaré 1912-1914.
New York: Doubleday, Page & Company , 1926-1929.
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First Edition of The Memoirs of Raymond Poincaré; Signed by Him
First American edition of this first-hand, detailed account of French foreign policy, diplomacy, and the events leading to World War I. Octavo, the first three volumes out of four, original publisher's cloth with gilt titles to the spines, facsimile signature of Raymond Poincaré stamped in gilt to the front panels, tissue-guarded frontispiece to volume one. Boldly signed and dated 1928 by Raymond Poincaré on the front free endpaper of volume one. In very good condition. Translated and adapted by Sir George Arthur. Preface by the Duke of Northumberland, K.G.
The Memoirs of Raymond Poincaré, translated and adapted into English by Sir George Arthur, present the reflections of the French statesman who served as President of France from 1913 to 1920 during the critical years of the First World War. Originally written by Poincaré as a detailed political record of diplomacy, wartime leadership, and international negotiations, the memoirs offer insight into the strategic decisions and alliances that shaped the conflict and its aftermath. Sir George Arthur’s English adaptation made these writings accessible to a broader readership, preserving Poincaré’s account of French policy, his interactions with Allied leaders, and his interpretation of the diplomatic tensions that preceded the war.
The Memoirs of Raymond Poincaré 1912-1914.
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