The Origins of the Second World War (Lancaster Pamphlets)

by RuthHenig (Author)

• New

  Hardcover
  2005

  $142.88

  Analyzes the reasons for the outbreak of the Second World War, one of the most controversial historical topics. The author considers: the long-term factors that led to war; the effect of British appeasement policies; the significance of American isolation; the ambitions of Italy, Japan and Russia.

• Used

  Paperback
  1985

  $3.28

• New

  Paperback
  2005

  $41.03

  Updated and expanded throughout to take into consideration the most up-to-date historical research, this new edition of The Origins of the Second World War analyzes the reasons for the outbreak of the Second World War. Experienced historian Ruth Henig considers: * the long-term factors that led to war * the effect of British appeasement policies * the significance of American isolation * the ambitions of Italy, Japan and Russia. The Origins of the Second World War brings one of the most controversial historical topics to life for a whole generation of students and scholars seeking to understand the reasoning and events behind this major event in world history.