The Economic Consequences of the Peace · Character
Sir Eric Geddes
British politician and transport expert at the peace conference.
minor
First appearance: iii the conference
Sir Eric Geddes's tie to Germany is one of the pressures that moves The Economic Consequences of the Peace—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Sir Eric Geddes first appears in 0008 iii the conference.
With Germany (rivalry): Sir Eric Geddes, a British delegate, is a harsh antagonist to Germany, famously demanding 'squeezing the German lemon until the pips squeak.' With Germany (rivalry): Sir Eric Geddes, a British delegate, is a harsh antagonist to Germany, famously demanding 'squeezing the German lemon until the pips squeak.'
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Economic Experts & Officials
- Protagonist
- Key Peace Negotiators
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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- Germany
rivalry · negative
Sir Eric Geddes, a British delegate, is a harsh antagonist to Germany, famously demanding… How this plays out →
- Germany
rivalry · negative
Sir Eric Geddes, a British delegate, is a harsh antagonist to Germany, famously demanding… How this plays out →
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