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The Anglo-Saxon view of Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) is based on John Maynard Keynes' misjudged caricature, that he had imposed a treaty that was harsh and oppressive of Germany. French critics' view, however, is that he had been too lenient, and left Germany in a position to challenge the treaty. In fact the treaty was a just settlement, and it could have been maintained. The failure was not in the terms of the treaty but in the subsequent failure to insist on maintaining them in the face of German resistance.

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Georges Clemenceau: France

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      Publisher Haus Publishing
      Published 1 November 2008
      ISBN-13 9781905791606
      978-1905791606
      ISBN-10 1905791607
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      Biography: historical, political and military Political leaders and leadership

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      Book Synopsis
      The Anglo-Saxon view of Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) is based on John Maynard Keynes' misjudged caricature, that he had imposed a treaty that was harsh and oppressive of Germany. French critics' view, however, is that he had been too lenient, and left Germany in a position to challenge the treaty. In fact the treaty was a just settlement, and it could have been maintained. The failure was not in the terms of the treaty but in the subsequent failure to insist on maintaining them in the face of German resistance.

      Trade Review
      'a beautifully produced series' 'The allied 'big three' lead the first six titles... All three capture and convey the essential tragedies of their subjects' -- Nigel Jones Literary Review 201011

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