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Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles any of several treaties signed in the palace of Versailles, France. For the Treaty of Versailles of 1783, which ended the American Revolution , see Paris, Treaty of , 1783. In the Franco-Prussian War The Preliminary Treaty of Versailles of 1871 was signed at the end... Read more
Versailles
Versailles , city (1990 pop. 91,029), capital of Yvelines dept., N central France. It was an insignificant village made famous by Louis XIV, who built (mid-17th cent.) the palace and grounds that have become almost synonymous with the name Versailles. The growth of the town began in 1682, when Louis... Read more
Treaty of Rapallo
Treaty of Rapallo 1922, agreement signed by Germany and the USSR at Rapallo, Italy. It was reached by Walter Rathenau and G. V. Chicherin independently of the Conference of Genoa (see Genoa, Conference of ), which was then in session. Germany accorded the USSR de jure recognition (the first such r... Read more
Treaty of Trianon
Treaty of Trianon 1920, agreement following World War I in which the Allies disposed of Hungarian territories. The internal chaos in Hungary that followed the dissolution (1918) of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy delayed the signing of a peace treaty with the Allies of World War I (excluding the Un... Read more
Treaty of Saint-Germain
Treaty of Saint-Germain , any of several treaties signed at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris, France. 1 The Treaty of Saint-Germain of 1570 terminated the first phase of the French religious wars (see Religion, Wars of ). 2 The Treaty of Saint-Germain of 1679 made peace between France and the ... Read more
Hans von Seeckt
Hans von Seeckt , 1866-1936, German general. He fought in Poland, Serbia, Romania, and Turkey during World War I. In 1920 he was made chief of the Reichswehr—the German army, which was limited to 100,000 men under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. He commanded the Reichswehr until 1926 an... Read more
Karl Doenitz
Karl Doenitz , 1891-1980, German admiral. He secretly planned a German submarine fleet in the years following the Treaty of Versailles, was given command of submarine operations by Adolf Hitler in 1935, and replaced Admiral Raeder in 1943 as chief naval commander. On the announcement (May 1, 1945) t... Read more
Erich Raeder
Erich Raeder , 1876-1960, German admiral. As chief of staff to Admiral Franz von Hipper in World War I, he took part in the battles of Dogger Bank (1915) and Jutland (1916). Appointed (1928) commander of the German navy, Raeder secretly rebuilt the navy in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. He d... Read more
Locarno Pact
Locarno Pact 1925, concluded at a conference held at Locarno, Switzerland, by representatives of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, and Poland. The request of Gustav Stresemann for a mutual guarantee of the Rhineland met with the approval of Aristide Briand ; under... Read more
Little Entente
Little Entente , loose alliance formed in 1920-21 by Czechoslovakia, Romania, and Yugoslavia. Its specific purposes were the containment of Hungarian revisionism (of the terms of the World War I peace treaty) and the prevention of a restoration of the Hapsburgs. The three nations were drawn together... Read more

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Treaty of Versailles
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Treaty of Versailles any of several treaties signed in the palace of Versailles, France. For the Treaty of Versailles of 1783, which ended the American Revolution , see Paris, Treaty of , 1783. In the Franco-Prussian War The Preliminary Treaty...
Versailles, Treaty of
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Military History Versailles, Treaty of (1919).The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I between Germany and the Allied nations...other reasons) the Senate refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, Wilson, in his own time and in history, would bear...
Versailles, Treaty of (1920)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa ...resulted in five treaties. The Treaty of Versailles, signed on 28 June at Versailles, France, and ratified...with Germany. The treaties of S è vres...after World War I, the Treaty of Versailles established the League...
Versailles, treaty of
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Versailles, treaty of, 1783. The treaty of Versailles, at the end of the American War of Independence , was less disadvantageous to Britain than had seemed likely, partly because of Rodney's naval victory at the Saints in April 1782 and partly...
Versailles
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...the French Revolution, Versailles never again became a...Republic. Several important treaties were signed at Versailles, most notably the 1919 treaty ending World War I and...the League of Nations. Versailles is today one of the greatest...
Versailles settlement
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to World War II Versailles settlement. The armistice...treaty that was signed at Versailles on 28 June 1919. Germany...of war in 1914. Under the treaty, Germany accepted the principle...international resentment. Separate treaties handled the affairs of Austria...at Bulgaria's expense. A treaty signed ...
Treaty of Saint-Germain
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Treaty of Saint-Germain , any of several treaties signed at Saint-Germain...near Paris, France. 1 The Treaty of Saint-Germain of 1570...Religion, Wars of ). 2 The Treaty of Saint-Germain of 1679...other. Like the Treaty of Versailles with Germany, it contained...
Paris, Treaties of
Book article from: World Encyclopedia Paris, Treaties of Name given to several international...most notable include: the Treaty of 1763 , which ended the Seven Years' War ; the Treaty of 1783 , which ended the American Revolution ; the Treaty of 1814 , which settled the...often called the Treaty of Versailles . Also signed ...
Treaty of Rapallo
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Treaty of Rapallo 1922, agreement signed by Germany...clause and of extensive trade agreements. The treaty enabled the German army, through secret agreements...perfect in the USSR weapons forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles.
Treaty of Frankfurt
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Treaty of Frankfurt 1871: see Versailles, Treaty of , 1871.

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Versailles, Treaty of
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History VERSAILLES, TREATY OF VERSAILLES, TREATY OF. The Treaty of Versailles, which formed the core of the peace settlement after World War I, was signed on 28 June 1919. Outside the German delegation, it was signed by two countries of the initial...
Versailles, treaty of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Versailles, treaty of, 1783. The treaty of Versailles, at the end of the American War of Independence , was less disadvantageous to Britain than had seemed likely, partly because of Rodney's naval victory at the Saints in April 1782 and partly...
Versailles
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable Versailles a palace built for Louis XIV near the town of Versailles, south-west of Paris. It was built around a...additions in the grand French classical style. Treaty of Versailles the name given to both a treaty which terminated...
Versailles Peace Settlement
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Versailles Peace Settlement...collection of peace treaties between the Central...World War I. The main treaty was that of Versailles (June 1919) between...again accepted. The treaty of Neuilly (November...never paid. These four treaties were ratified in Paris...
Berlin, Treaty of
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History BERLIN, TREATY OF BERLIN, TREATY...rejected the Treaty of Versailles in March 1920...to a formal peace treaty, which they signed...features of the Treaty of Versailles that...of the Treaty of Versailles, including its...Relations with ; Versailles, ...
Locarno, Treaties of
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History Locarno, Treaties of (1925) A series...specified in the Treaty of Versailles , along with the...Rhineland. This treaty was guaranteed...France also signed treaties of mutual guarantee...recognition of the treaty in 1926.
Brest-Litovsk, Treaty of
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Brest-Litovsk, Treaty of (1918) An agreement between...accept the German terms. By the treaty, Russia surrendered nearly half...west (November 1918) annulled the treaty, but in the VERSAILLES PEACE SETTLEMENT Russia only regained...
Lausanne, Treaty of
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Lausanne, Treaty of See VERSAILLES PEACE SETTLEMENT .
Nevilly, Treaty of
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Nevilly, Treaty of See VERSAILLES PEACE SETTLEMENT .
Trianon, Treaty of
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Trianon, Treaty of See VERSAILLES PEACE SETTLEMENT .

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peace
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English ...goodwill, friendship, cordiality, nonaggression, nonviolence, cease-fire.   4. the Peace of Versailles synonyms : treaty, truce, agreement, armistice, cessation of hostilities. antonyms: noise; agitation; conflict; war...

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Was Versailles harsh enough? Andrew Roberts on a study which argues that the treaty at the end of the First World War cannot be blamed for the Second
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 8/26/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...George and the Lost Peace: From Versailles to Hitler 1919- 1940 by Antony...December 1999 issue, "was the treaty of Versailles, whose harsh terms would ensure...Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, ergo it must have been flawed...
Treaty of Versailles: not exactly as planned: how the treaty "to end all wars' led instead to numerous new conflicts.(THE GREAT WAR)
Magazine article from: Esprit de Corps; 7/1/2009; ; 700+ words ; ...World War I, the Treaty of Versailles was signed during...just one of five treaties signed during...this was the treaty that was surrounded...the Treaty of Versailles. The result...affected by the Treaty of Versailles. Renowned British...
Test Ban Treaty Was No Versailles.(Politics&Opinions)
Newspaper article from: The New York Observer (New York, NY); 10/25/1999; 700+ words ; ...settlement reached at Versailles, which in turn contributed...Allied triumph, no Treaty of Versailles, no punishment of...capacity to rearm. The treaty may have given voice...difference between the two treaties--Versailles and the Test Ban...
Senator Lawrences Sherman's role in the defeat of the treaty of versailles
Magazine article from: Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society; 10/1/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...fight over the ratification of the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. As...took on a new significance. The Treaty and League had been, in part...Congress would pass the agreement at Versailles, as time passed, and debate...
The Treaty of Versailles. A Reassessment after 75 Years.(Review)
Magazine article from: Canadian Journal of History; 12/1/1999; ; 700+ words ; The Treaty of Versailles. A Reassessment after...Paris took to draft the treaty of Versailles, it is a tribute to...intend to shape the peace treaties to his own vision, Schwabe...practical results of the treaty. This section has six...
WHO'S AFRAID OF THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES?
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 12/29/2002; ; 700+ words ; ...put it a few years ago, the Treaty of Versailles was "the final crime" of World...took part in the Paris talks.) Versailles' bad rap can be traced back...they were asked to pay. The Versailles treaty proved flexible; when...
[The Treaty of Versailles: a reassessment after 75 years]
Magazine article from: International Journal; 1/1/2000; ; 619 words ; THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES A reassessment after 75 years Edited by Manfred F. Boemeke...the pattern in his coruscating and deeply unfair attack on the Treaty of Versailles. His picture of a vengeful France, a careless Britain, and...
NO LINK BETWEEN IRAQ AND TREATY OF VERSAILLES; SPEAKING OUT ON IRAQ.(Editorial)(Letter to the Editor)(Editorial)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY); 10/2/2002; 464 words ; ...Contrary to the point in Stephen Council's comment Sept. 21, there is no parallel to the Treaty of Versailles and Iraq today. In 1919, the Treaty of Versailles permitted the dismantling of German factories and sending the equipment to France and...
World War I: why it still matters: in 1919, the 'war to end all wars' formally ended with The Treaty of Versailles. But 90 years later, we're still living with the consequences.(TIMES PAST)
Magazine article from: New York Times Upfront; 5/4/2009; ; 700+ words ; ...War to End All Wars" proved anything but. The Treaty of Versailles may have formally ended the war in June 1919, but...1945 with the United Nations. The harsh terms that Versailles imposed on Germany after the war, including billions...
Treaty of Versailles: drafting a plan for the future: after the 'war to end all wars," an American idealist attempts to contain the damage done and ensure that such a world-scale conflict would never recur.(THE GREAT WAR)
Magazine article from: Esprit de Corps; 6/1/2009; ; 700+ words ; ...attempt to ensure a war like this could never happen again. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wilson would meet at the Palace of Versailles with 200 delegates from 37 countries during the course of the conference, but the decisions made were largely by the reigning...