Description
In Thorne’s own words this book “does not claim to analyse all the causes of the Second World War” but is rather “essentially a study of the diplomatic activity of the last two years of the so-called peace”. Early in the book he gives a nuanced description of the push-button phrase “appeasement” without resorting to name-calling and histrionics. Thorne is at his best when he explains why the diplomats and leaders thought the way that they did, especially the British and French, with whom the book has its focus. Highly recommended to anyone interested in the events leading up to the War.
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