Jacob Gould Schurman

The Balkan Wars 1912-1913

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Produktbeschreibung

Jacob Shurman (1864 - 1942) was an American educator who was educated at Acadia College in Nova Scotia and the University of London. Shurman then spent some time studying in Europe. He was professor of English literature, political economy and psychology at Acadia College in 1880-1882, of metaphysics and English literature at Dalhousie College, Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1882-1886, and of philosophy (Sage professor) at Cornell University in 1886-1892. Schurman served as United States Ambassador to Greece in 1912-13, Ambassador to China between 1921 and 1925, and then as Ambassador to Germany between 1925 and 1929. The Balkan Wars 1912-1913 was published in 1916. This work begins "This War of Many Nations had its origin in Balkan situation. It began on July 28 with the declaration of the Dual Monarchy to the effect that from that moment Austria-Hungary was in a state of war with Servia. And the fundamental reason for this declaration as given in the note or ultimatum to Servia was the charge that the Servian authorities had encouraged the Pan-Serb agitation which seriously menaced the integrity of Austria-Hungary and had already caused the assassination at Serajevo of the Heir to the Throne."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Book Jungle
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Februar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 169g
• ISBN-13: 9781438509716
• ISBN-10: 1438509715
• Artikelnr.: 27875246

Autorenporträt

Jacob Gould Schurman was a Canadian-American educator and diplomat, most notably serving as the President of Cornell University and as the United States Ambassador to Germany. Born on May 2, 1854, in Freetown, Canada, Schurman pursued his education at prestigious institutions, including the University of London, Heidelberg University, Acadia University, and Prince of Wales College. He held dual nationality, being both Canadian and American. Schurman's academic career was marked by his presidency at Cornell University, where he made significant contributions to the institution's development. In addition to his academic work, he played an influential role in international diplomacy, particularly during his tenure as Ambassador to Germany from 1925 to 1930. Throughout his career, Schurman was deeply involved in political and intellectual circles, helping shape policy decisions and academic discourse. He passed away on August 12, 1942, at the age of 88 in New York. Schurman was also a family man, with his daughter, Dorothy Schurman Hawes, carrying on his legacy.