Written in the wake of World War I, this book explores the histories of the nations and peoples whose independence was secured by the defeat of the Central Powers. Levine's insightful analysis illuminates the political, social, and cultural factors that shaped these nations and their claims to sovereignty, making this book a valuable resource for understanding the complex legacy of the Great War. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.