My Three Years in America

by Johann Heinrich Andreas Hermann Albrecht Graf von Bernstorff

Overview

Bernstorff, Johann Heinrich, Graf von, 1862-1939. Content: Germany and the United States before the war; The German propaganda in the United States; Political events preceding the "Lusitania" incident; Economic questions; The so-called German conspiracies; The "Lusitania" incident; The "Arabic" incident; The second "Lusitania" crisis; The "Sussex" incident; American mediation; The rupture of diplomatic relations; The return home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783958646650
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	09/18/2016
Series:	The World At War
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	294
File size:	705 KB

About the Author

Johann Heinrich Andreas Hermann Albrecht Graf von Bernstorff, born on March 6, 1862, in London, was a distinguished German diplomat whose career spanned pivotal moments in early 20th-century history. As the grandson of the prominent Danish statesman Count Christian Günther von Bernstorff, Albrecht von Bernstorff was steeped in a tradition of diplomacy and statecraft from a young age. His tenure as the German Ambassador to the United States from 1908 to 1917 placed him at the heart of international politics during a period of escalating global tensions.Von Bernstorff's diplomatic efforts were marked by his attempts to navigate the treacherous waters of World War I, striving to maintain German-American relations amidst the growing anti-German sentiment in the U.S. His work was often controversial, as he was accused of espionage and subversive activities, which ultimately led to his expulsion from the United States in 1917.Beyond his diplomatic career, von Bernstorff was a prolific writer and thinker. His reflections on international relations and his firsthand accounts of the political climate of his time provided invaluable insights into the complexities of early 20th-century diplomacy. His writings influenced contemporary and later thinkers, contributing to the discourse on international diplomacy and the role of neutral nations in wartime.Von Bernstorff's legacy is one of a diplomat caught in the crossfire of global conflict, whose efforts to foster peace and understanding remain a testament to the enduring challenges of international relations. His life and work continue to intrigue modern readers, offering a window into the tumultuous world of early 20th-century diplomacy.