A year short of a century ago today, the bête noire of this weblog arrived for the post-WWI Versailles conference.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Arrival in Crushed World
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Indeed a Day of Infamy!
A century ago today, the bête noire of this weblog signed the declaration of war against Austria-Hungary, after having spoken three days earlier.
The motion to declare war passed unopposed in the United States Senate. It was opposed by one honorable United States Representative. This war had become for the Allied Powers almost exclusively – if not entirely – a war to make the world safe for unfettered mass democracy, although the British Empire had to wait a while to have that unleashed upon it.
Previously: A Day of Betrayal; An Entanglement with Imperial Germany; U.S. Senate for Going to War; An Infamous Speech on the Hill...
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
To Sea to Democratize
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Franz Joseph to the Throne
Eight score and nine years ago today, the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria commenced.
Bolshevik Peace Agreement
A century ago today, the Bolsheviks reached an armistice with the Central Powers.
Friday, December 1, 2017
German Commie Support
A century ago yesterday, the German Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Richard von Kühlmann applauded Lenin's rise to power.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Monday, November 20, 2017
Archduke Otto 105
Today marks the 104rd birthday of the late Archduke Otto of Austria – the sixth after his passing.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Happy Monaco National Day!
The Principality of Monaco, one of two monarchies in Europe where the monarch can actually in any meaningful way be said to still be ruling, celebrates her National Day.
Congratulations! Especially to the Princely Family and the people and residents of Monaco!
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