'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
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.