Balfour, Arthur James

Despatch to His Majesty's Ambassador at Washington Respecting the Allied Note of January 10, 1917; Presented to both Houses of Parliament by Command of His Majesty, January 1917

London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1917. 3, [1] p.; 33 cm. "Miscellaneous. No. 3 (1917)." Arthur James Balfour (1848-1930) had become foreign secretary in David Lloyd George' coalition the previous month. In response to the United States' desire for a peaceful resolution to the war, he argues here that Britain thought a durable peace would require three things, the third being "some form of international sanction" to enforce treaties. In Very Good Condition: "ABI" in ink at upper edge of front cover; lightly creased and soiled. Very Good. Item #008648

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