Alsace-Lorraine : a study of the relations of the two provinces to France and to Germany and a presentation of the just claims of their people

In this concise yet powerful study, a native of the contested border lands examines the tangled history of Alsace‑Lorraine from its 1871 annexation to the turmoil of the early twentieth century. Drawing on personal experience as a former deputy in the German Reichstag and mayor of a key Alsatian city, the author offers a rare insider’s view of how two great nations have vied for a people caught between them. The opening sections lay out the geopolitical stakes, showing why the region’s fate mattered not only to France and Germany but also to the broader fight for democracy.

The narrative blends vivid eyewitness testimony with careful analysis, making the complex diplomatic arguments accessible to modern ears. Listeners will hear how cultural identity, language, and loyalty survived under military rule, and why the author's impassioned plea for justice resonated with contemporary American ideals. The book invites reflection on how disputed borders shape national conscience, offering a compelling portrait of perseverance at a pivotal moment in European history.