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Pedersen, Susan, 1959-

The guardians : the League of Nations and the crisis of empire / Susan Pedersen. - First edition. - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An account of the transformation of the imperial order after World War I, recovering the crucial role of the League of Nations in setting up international governance of colonial territories seized from the defeated powers, and showing how the actions of the League shaped the modern world of nation states.

ISBN: 9780191773709 (ebook) : No price

Subjects--Corporate Names:
League of Nations.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
International relations--History--20th century.

LC Class. No.: JZ4871

Dewey Class. No.: 341.22