Defending the Rights of Others

Focusing on the era from 1878 to 1938, this study examines how Great Powers implemented a system of external supervision to address issues like Irredentism and persecution in Eastern Europe. It highlights the complexities of early international human rights diplomacy amid rising nationalism, imperialism, and the tensions leading to World War II. The book explores the interactions between Western political leaders, divided Jewish advocates, and state minority champions during a time marked by significant ideological conflicts, including Bolshevism and fascism.