This novel portrays the complicated relationships among England, France, and Germany during the years leading up to World War I. The story is told from the perspective of various characters from each country, highlighting the cultural differences and tensions that existed between them. Through vivid descriptions and insightful commentary, Ford Madox Ford weaves a compelling and thought-provoking narrative. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.