Beyond Revanche: The Death of La Belle Epoque

Nations go to war in a blare of trumpets and glory for high designs like Defence of the smaller nation, Democracy and Justice. Behind this rhetoric is the pain and anguish of slaughter, misery, starvation and death so that rich men grow richer. Beyond Revanche exposes the grotesque injustice of a world war within which small group of French policemen in the Deuxieme Bureau have to come to terms with the reality of destruction. Stretched to the limit they seek answers to the conundrum of who is actually controlling the war in France and beyond. The conspiracy they unearth threatens their very survival and that of France itself. Politics and injustice, sacrifice and conspiracy, violence and murder stalk the grand boulevards of Paris while the apparent ravings of a madman sheds a completely different light on events in the city and the politics of division.13. This fast-paced story will enthral both readers who have no knowledge of the exposure of the French capital to capitulation in the first weeks of the war and those who have some awareness of these shocking times. The sheer complicity of rich and powerful men who willed the evil to their own advantage beggars belief. The main thread of events are witnessed by a young detective struggling to find acceptance and an assassin who is groomed to commit the final ‘necessary’ crime before war was declared in 1914. The following four years become an eye-opener to a truth which has been long buried.

About the Author :
Gerry Docherty is the author of several historic plays and co-author of Hidden History: The Secret Origins of the First World War.

Review :
'The Best Book I have ever read about the causes of WW1' Nick Kollerstrom, author of How Britain initiated both World Wars 'This book is a triumph and an essential counterbalance to a century of establishment propaganda posing as history.' Dr John O'Dowd, Glasgow University 'A wonderful book and very brave and bold attempt to confront the long held shibboleths on the origins of the war. I have struggled with "official" scrubbed-up versions for years.' Yvonne McEwen, Edinburgh University 'I have read this book with much interest and profited greatly from it.' Professor Hans Fenske, author Der Anfang von Ende des alten Europe 'This is a hugely important book on the war's origin. It is absolutely necessary that this book is translated into German.' Wolfgang Effenberger, author, Pfeiler der US-Macht 'Docherty and Macgregor do not mince their words. They present powerful arguments in this thought provoking book.' John Grehan, The History Herald blog 'A really important ground breaking book.' Pat Mills, author Charley's War ' Hidden History should be a template for historians and reporters to chronicle the true causes of other wars. But beware! This book could affect you. It is not for the faint-of-heart.' Tom Cahill, freelance American journalist