Crusade of Pan-Europe

Richard von Coudenhove‑Kalergi's memoir chronicles his upbringing, cosmopolitan outlook, and tireless campaigning for a federated Europe after World War I. The book outlines the formation and aims of the Pan‑European movement, its intellectual supporters, and the practical steps Kalergi believed necessary to prevent future wars.

He reflects on encounters with prominent intellectuals and politicians and explains his vision for a European customs and defense union.

The memoir situates Pan‑Europeanism in the broader interwar context of nationalism, fascism, and liberal internationalism.

It remains a key primary source for understanding early federalist ideas that influenced later European integration.