| AdminHistory | RWSW developed an interest in Serbia and the other South Slav countries before the First World War, his book 'The Southern Slav Question' being published in 1911. During the war he was active in both political discussion supporting the creation of a united South Slav state after the war and charity work. RWSW had many South Slav contacts including many politicians and others of influence. RWSW's posts at the Intelligence Bureau and Department of Enemy Propaganda led to some involvement with Yugoslav affairs of an official nature. For example RWSW acted as a mediator between Italian and Yugoslav representatives and was a witness at the signing of the Torre-Trumbic agreement in March 1918.
Outside of his official work RWSW was honorary secretary of the Serbian Relief Fund, which became a major aid agency and a founder member of the Serbian Society of Great Britain which worked towards fostering good relations between Britain and the South Slavs and supported the creation of a united Yugoslvia. He was also active in bringing the South Slavs to the public attention as a result of his writing in 'The New Europe'. |