Appeasement in Crisis: From Munich to Prague, October 1938-March 1939 by D. Gill

Description: Appeasement in Crisis by D. Gillard After Munich, the British Government expressed readiness to defend what remained of Czechoslovakia. Six months later, Hitler ignored the warning and faced only verbal condemnation. A fortnight later, Chamberlains Cabinet tried and failed to protect Poland by a similar guarantee. Their deliberations show how and why they had so miscalculated. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description After Munich, the British Government expressed readiness to defend what remained of Czechoslovakia. Six months later, Hitler ignored the warning and faced only verbal condemnation. A fortnight later, Chamberlains Cabinet tried and failed to protect Poland by a similar guarantee. Their deliberations show how and why they had so miscalculated. Notes 1 Concentrates on the six months between the deal with Hitler at Munich and the challenge to Hitler over Poland2 Use of Cabinet papers to trace the changes in thinking among key ministers, officials and service chiefs in this crucial six month period Author Biography DAVID GILLARD taught in the University of Glasgow from 1955 until his retirement in 1990. He has written substantially on Nineteenth and Twentieth Century International History, including Struggle for Asia, 1828-1914: A Study in British and Russian Imperialism (1977). Table of Contents Diplomacy by Guarantee The Outlook from Whitehall The Challenge of Barbarism The Prospect of War Resolving to Resist Continental Commitment The Challenge of Annexation The Quest for Coalition The Guaranteeing of Poland Diplomacy of Drama Bibliography Review A most interesting volume. - Jeremy Black, The Historical Association Long Description After Munich, the British Government expressed readiness to defend what remained of Czechoslovakia. Six months later, Hitler ignored the warning and initiated its conquest and partition; he faced only verbal condemnation. Yet, a fortnight later, Chamberlains Cabinet tride and failed to protect Poland by a similar "guarantee." Their deliberations show how and why they had so miscalculated. Review Quote A most interesting volume. - Jeremy Black, The Historical Association Description for Bookstore This book investigates how, after Munich, Chamberlains Cabinet tried and failed to blend appeasement with deterrence. Details ISBN0230500404 Short Title APPEASEMENT IN CRISIS Pages 221 Language English ISBN-10 0230500404 ISBN-13 9780230500402 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2007 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Country of Publication United Kingdom Place of Publication Basingstoke Birth 1929 DOI 10.1604/9780230500402 AU Release Date 2007-09-12 NZ Release Date 2007-09-12 UK Release Date 2007-09-12 Illustrations VIII, 221 p. Author D. Gillard Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Publication Date 2007-09-12 Subtitle From Munich to Prague, October 1938–March 1939 Alternative 9781349352562 DEWEY 940.53112 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97214880;

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