Stewart E. Bruce's fascinating account of the world in 1931, a year of global economic crisis and political upheaval, offers a panoramic view of a pivotal moment in world history. With chapters on the major powers of the time, as well as analysis of the key issues and developments, this book provides a compelling portrait of a world on the brink of change. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.