The history of the origin of the Covenant of the League of Nations is known only in part, though much has been written about it and numerous relevant documents have been made public. This set complies all of the important official documents that preceded and led up to the text of the Covenant as finally adopted in the Treaty of Versailles.

This document contains the official American draft of the Covenant of the League of Nations, as well as the report of the Commission of the League of Nations. It provides an important glimpse into the negotiations and debates that shaped one of the most significant international organizations in modern history. Essential reading for anyone interested in the League of Nations and its legacy. 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.