World panorama, 1918-1935

The book provides a critical analysis and overview of significant world events and international politics during the "fifteen years of headlines and revelations" between the end of World War I and the year of its publication. It covers a period marked by major geopolitical shifts, including the rise of fascism, the lead-up to the Great Depression, and the complex aftermath of the Treaty of Versailles from Seldes' perspective as a foreign correspondent. Seldes was known for his investigative journalism and often critical stance against censorship and propaganda. The book reflects his attempts to reveal hidden truths behind the official news, drawing on his extensive experience reporting from various global hotspots, rather than a personal memoir in the traditional sense. Major themes include political corruption, international relations, the causes and consequences of global conflicts, and the role of the press in covering these events. In essence, the book is a journalistic account and commentary on the state of the world in the immediate aftermath of WWI, leading up to the volatile political climate of the mid-1930s.