The Tragedy of Thirteen Days in 1914. (A Review of the Diplomatic Correspondence Preceding the World War of 1914.) An Address Before the Michigan State Bar Association, June 28, 1918

Examining the political and social conditions leading up to World War I, Wilgus delivers an impassioned speech on the dangers of aggressive nationalism and unchecked militarism. With meticulous research and insights drawn from his own experiences as a lawyer and public servant, Wilgus constructs a compelling narrative of the events that shaped the modern world.

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