Anticipate the future of Europe in the aftermath of the First World War with this insightful work by Frank Arthur Vanderlip. Drawing on his extensive experience as a banker and diplomat, Vanderlip offers a glimpse into the political and economic forces driving the continent's history, examining everything from the rise of fascism to the challenges of rebuilding a shattered economy. 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.