Hitler, Chamberlain and Appeasement (Cambridge Perspectives in History) [Paperback]

Frank McDonough (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cambridge Perspectives in History | Publication Date: April 8, 2002

An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history. This book examines the key roles played by Adolf Hitler and Neville Chamberlain in the events that led to the outbreak of the Second World War. It looks at Hitler's foreign-policy aims, why appeasement became British foreign policy and, most extensively, the role of Chamberlain and appeasement in the unfolding international crisis of the late 1930s. Using a wide range of primary sources, Frank McDonough offers a generally critical interpretation of Chamberlain and appeasement, and suggests that standing up to Hitler earlier may have prevented war. The book also features a detailed analysis of the historical debates surrounding the issue of appeasement.

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Book Description

This book examines the key roles played by Adolf Hitler and Neville Chamberlain in the events that led to the outbreak of the Second World War. It looks at Hitler's foreign-policy aims, why appeasement became British foreign policy and, most extensively, the role of Chamberlain and appeasement in the unfolding international crisis of the late 1930s. Using a wide range of primary sources, Frank McDonough offers a generally critical interpretation of Chamberlain and appeasement, and suggests that standing up to Hitler earlier may have prevented war. The book also features a detailed analysis of the historical debates surrounding the issue of appeasement.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 16 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (April 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521000483
• ISBN-13: 978-0521000482
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #712,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Quick Read for WWII Buffs, February 15, 2005

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This review is from: Hitler, Chamberlain and Appeasement (Cambridge Perspectives in History) (Paperback)

I read this book as part of a class on Britain in the Second World War. It does a great job of describing arguements both in favor of and against the policy of appeasement. It is concise, to the point, and easy to understand. There are probably other books that get more in depth, and at times the description was lacking. But if you are looking for a basic introduction to the political situation in the late 1930's that led up to World War II then this is a great book.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and well written, April 16, 2008

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This review is from: Hitler, Chamberlain and Appeasement (Cambridge Perspectives in History) (Paperback)

A very quick read, but packed with information based on primary sources. A balanced view of Chamberlain. This is a good book for advanced high school students or college students. The study questions make this useful to someone who wants to learn about appeasement but is not studying the topic as part of a class.