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March 26, 2017 | Historical Reference

By Anique H.M. van Ginneken

Created in 1919, presently after global conflict I, the League of countries was once largely designed to place an finish to battle. however it went into hibernation while global battle II broke out, and was once officially wound up in 1946. no longer having completed its fundamental aim, it used to be deemed a failure. notwithstanding, the numerous accomplishments it did observe definitely makes it possible for arguments by contrast concept. in the course of its two-decade lifestyles, the League of countries resolved and defused many conflicts and crises, in addition to verified a rapport between its contributors. It used to be additionally energetic in lots of different political, social, and technical fields, together with minorities, refugees, human rights, hard work, healthiness, telecommunications, and supervision of former colonial territories, which had turn into mandates. primarily, the League of countries proved to be education flooring for the United countries and the numerous different companies, either governmental and non-governmental, which now encompass us. simply what the League of countries used to be in a position to do in the course of its short yet anxious profession is summed up during this publication. The dictionary part comprises a number of hundred cross-referenced entries on its founders and supporters, its relatively small employees and secretariat, many of the subordinate or similar enterprises, and their overwhelming projects. The ancient historical past is defined within the advent and plotted 12 months through 12 months within the chronology whereas the bibliography issues to additional reading.

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