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The Economic Consequences of the Peace · Character

Great Britain

United Kingdom personified as a national entity.

minor

Also known as herself

First appearance: the economic consequences of the peace

Great Britain shows up with force in I: Introductory. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Britain is portrayed as standing outside Europe, largely unconcerned and unaware of the continent's convulsions.
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Great Britain first appears in 0001 the economic consequences of the peace.

In I: Introductory: Britain is portrayed as standing outside Europe, largely unconcerned and unaware of the continent's convulsions.

Later, in Organization: Germany was its second best customer and second largest source of supply; trade with Germany was substantial.

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TAThe AlliesGEGermanyUNUnknownTFThe FrenchGBGreat Britain

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Economic Experts & Officials
  • Key Peace Negotiators
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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