Herbert Hoover and the Russian Prisoners of World War I: A Study in Diplomacy and Relief, 1918-1919

""Herbert Hoover and the Russian Prisoners of World War I: A Study in Diplomacy and Relief, 1918-1919"" is a historical book written by Edward Frederick Willis. The book focuses on the efforts of Herbert Hoover, the future President of the United States, in providing aid and relief to Russian prisoners of war during World War I. The book explores Hoover's diplomatic efforts to negotiate with the German and Austro-Hungarian governments to secure the release of Russian prisoners of war. It also delves into the relief efforts that Hoover led as head of the American Relief Administration, which provided food, clothing, and medical supplies to the prisoners.Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, including Hoover's personal papers and government documents, Willis provides a detailed account of the challenges Hoover faced in his mission to aid the Russian prisoners. The book also sheds light on the complex political and social dynamics of the time, including the role of the Bolshevik revolution in Russia and the impact of the war on European society.Overall, ""Herbert Hoover and the Russian Prisoners of World War I"" offers a compelling and informative account of a little-known aspect of Hoover's career and sheds light on the important humanitarian work that he undertook during a critical period in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.