South America and the Treaty of Versailles : the Peace Conferences of 1919-23 and their Aftermath

While Portuguese-speaking Brazil declared war on Germany in the First World War, the rest of South America held back. In the end no other South American nation joined the fighting. But four - Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay - did break off diplomatic relations with Germany in 1917, in sympathy with US policy and with the Allies in Europe. Their reward was a place at the Paris Peace Conference table and for the first time a chance to play a role on the world stage rather than just in their own backyard. While Brazil declared war on Germany, in the First World War, the rest of South America held back. In the end no other South American nation joined the fighting. But four - Bolivia, Equador, Peru and Uruguay did break off diplomatic relations with Germany, in sympathy with US policy and with Allies in Europe. This title deals with this topic. Brazil was the only South American country to fight in World War I. But four others & mdash;Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay & mdash;stopped diplomatic relations with Germany, sympathetic to the Allies. Their reward: a place at the Paris Peace Conference and an introduction to the world stage Beginnings 1800-1900 -- On The Eve Of War 1900-1914 -- The Republics And The War 1914-1918 -- Paris 1918-1919 -- The Treaty Of Versailles And Its Outcome 1919 -- The League Of Nations 1919-25 -- Revolution And Nationalism. By Michael Streeter. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Series of biographies telling the personal stories of the men who tried to create 'the peace to end all war' The Peace Conferences afforded several South American countries their first involvement in world affairs