The Search for Negotiated Peace

"Set against the backdrop of the gruesome trench warfare and massive carnage of the First World War, The Search for Negotiated Peace is the story of high-profile Americans and Europeans, led by women, who launched a vigorous movement to persuade neutral governments to mediate for peace and a better world order. David S. Patterson develops the interactions of such leaders as Jane Addams, Aletta Jacobs, and Rosika Schwimmer into a dramatic narrative that brings together for the first time the history of women's activism, international diplomacy, and peace. The Search for Negotiated Peace is an essential read for anyone interested in the transatlantic dimensions of the Great War and the foundations of citizen activism in the world today."--Jacket.