Peripheries at the Centre

The book explores the challenges faced by European nation-states in fostering national loyalty in diverse borderlands after the Treaty of Versailles. It specifically examines the educational experiences in Upper Silesia, Poland, and the Belgian regions of Eupen, Sankt Vith, and Malmedy, which were detached from the German Empire post-World War I. By analyzing how these countries utilized borderland schools and language education, the work illustrates their efforts to create a peaceful Europe amidst the complex political landscape of the interwar years.