Why President Wilson Saved Albania USA-Albania Friendship |
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| Author:
| Lezi, Shpetim |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5058-0939-8 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2014 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.19 |
Book Description:
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"The Peace Conference lasted for many months with no clear picture of what would happen to Albania. None of the European Powers had changed their views. European diplomats were sure of what was going to happen; the considered the dismemberment of Albania a done deal. They took it for granted that the United States had adopted the same position on this issue. When told that the Albanians were still hoping for American support, some cocksure diplomats replied, 'They are pursuing a dream!...
More Description"The Peace Conference lasted for many months with no clear picture of what would happen to Albania. None of the European Powers had changed their views. European diplomats were sure of what was going to happen; the considered the dismemberment of Albania a done deal. They took it for granted that the United States had adopted the same position on this issue. When told that the Albanians were still hoping for American support, some cocksure diplomats replied, 'They are pursuing a dream! The whole thing is a fait accompli.'" Excerpt from 'Why President Wilson Saved Albania'