Churchill, Chamberlain and Appeasement

ISBN-13: 9781009201988 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 395 str.

G. C. (University of Stirling) Peden

Opis

The first study to compare Churchill and Chamberlain systematically in relation to appeasement and defence policy in the 1930s.

Recenzje

'This well-researched and scholarly book brings together Peden's earlier specialities and publications with fresh perspectives and work … A book to enjoy as well as to consider.' Jeremy Black, Journal of European Studies

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Churchill, Chamberlain and historians; 2. Personalities and policymaking; 3. Britain and the balance of power; 4. The darkening scene; 5. The Ethiopian and Rhineland crises ; 6. Chamberlain takes charge; 7. From the Anschluss to Munich; 8. From Munich to Prague; 9. Deterrence by guarantee; 10. The test of war; 11. Counterfactuals and conclusions.