Africa and the Versailles treaty reshapes empire
The article argues the Africa portion of Versailles is as consequential as European borders. It traces German plans for a continental empire, the collapse of German colonial holdings, and how France Britain and Italy gain or lose territories from Kamerun to Tangier, shaping a new colonial map across Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Germany
Koray
Kamern
German East Africa
Union of South Africa
Belgium
Congo
Bernhardt
France
Kamerun
East Africa
Indian Ocean
Lake Tanganyika
Turkey
Egypt
Britain
Bagdad
Aleppo
Desert
Suez Canal
Cairo
Alexandria
Damascus
Constantinople
Berlina
Mediterranean
Tripoli
Tunis
Algeria
Morocco
Hohenzollern
Spain
Fragmented View of Africa After Versailles Treaty
The passage argues vast African lands will be shaped by postwar treaties rather than war. It predicts West Africa, Spanish and Portuguese holdings fading, Abyssinia leaning toward British influence, and Africa as a closed arena for colonial competition, with France and Britain as primary powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
Kaiser
Krueger
France
Morocco
Algeciras
United States
Egypt
Africa
Portugal
America
Montcalm
Quebec
Frances
Congo
Kameran
Togo
Dahomey
Spain
Straits of
Gibraltar
Europe
French Congo
Lake Chad
Bay of
Algiers
Northwest
West Africa
Tunis
French Africa
Edward Grey
Belgium
Belgian Congo
Kamerun
German East Africa
Union of South Africa
Suez
India
Mesopotamia
Arabia
Suez Canal
Gambia
Spanish Africa
Portuguese Africa
Italy
Versailles Named One of World’s Seven Historic Spots
A National Geographic bulletin credits the Palace of Versailles as a premier historic site. It notes Versailles hosted pivotal moments from American independence recognition to French Revolution events and imperial coronations, while highlighting its dramatic human stories and grandiose development by Louis XIV and successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Palace of Versailles
National Geographic Society
Great Britain
United States
William I
Germany
Paris
Kting
Europe
Moliere
Louis XIV
Valliera
Montespan
Versailles
Louis Xiiv
Louis
Gallery of mirrors echoes grandeur and ruin of French court
Paris hosts a vast gallery of beveled mirrors and windows overlooking royal gardens. Sculptors, glass and silver furnishings, and a flamboyant tableau recount the career of Louis XIV and a critique of ancien régime excess. The scene ends with royal pomp contrasted against France’s eventual liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Valerie Dex
Willian
Germany
William
Marie Antoinetty
Teu
Gallery of Mirrors
France
Lewis Niv
Japs Will Force Equality Claims Once Every Year
Tokio June 10. The Racial Indiscrimination League in Japan, formed six months ago, has become permanent. It plans to resubmit the racial equality proposal annually at the League of Nations council. Drafts are prepared for submission at the first Washington council meeting. Campaigns seek Chinese and Indian backing through propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
League of Nations Council
Council
Washington
India
Clarksville Woman Dies at Farm Home
Mrs. Robert Tennyson formerly Miss Nettie Clemmer lifelong Clarksville resident died at the farm three miles southwest of town Friday morning. Survived by husband two married daughters and one son. Funeral at home Sunday at 2 p.m. death due to uremic complications after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Markaville
Robert Tennyson
Nettie Clemmer
Clarkaville
Orelack
Tennyson
Bremer County Fair at Waverly Aug 17 to 21
The Bremer County Fair Association announces the annual live fair at Waverly from August 17 through 21. Attractions include Wilson's Peace Bud show, naval exhibits, fireworks each night, and 12 months of circus acts plus races and contests. A soldiers and agavers day on Monday August 18 frees admission for service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromer County Fair Association
Waverly
Wilson
France
Addy Washington
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
Mr W G Campbell of Butler Tennessee reports using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer complaints in children. He says the remedy, with castor oil and proper diet, reduces nearly all cases and is far ahead of anything previously used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. G. Campbell
Butler, Tenn
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