League of Nations

Taylor & Francis

The League of NationsEnduring Legacies of the First Experiment at World Organization\nAuthor(s): M. Cottrell\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138930889, 978-1138930889\nSynopsis\nThe League of Nations occupies a fascinating yet paradoxical place in human history. Over time, its come to symbolize both a path to peace and to war, a promising vision of world order and a utopian illusion, an artifact of a bygone era and a beacon for one that may still come. As the first experiment in world organization, the League played a pivotal, but often overlooked role in the creation of the United Nations and the modern architecture of global governance.\n\nIn contrast to conventional accounts, which chronicle the institutions successes and failures during the interwar period, Cottrell explores the enduring relevance of the League of Nations for the present and future of global politics. He asks: What are the legacies of the Le.