Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents vii
3. Introduction ix
4. First Impressions, 1862-1889 3
5. Points of Departure: Paris circa 1890 21
6. In the Chamber: Homme de centre, 1889–1910 38
7. Beyond the Chamber: Homme à tout faire, 1889–1910 70
8. To the Summit, 1910–1913 92
9. Collapse and Recovery, 1914–1919 118
10. The 1920s: Patriotism and International Diplomacy 149
11. The 1920s: Political Turmoil and Private Pursuits 180
12. Private Healing and Re-engagement, 1930-1934 202
13. Conclusion 227
14. Abbreviations 239
15. Notes 241
16. Source Materials 291
17. Index 325