The Origins of the Second World War 1933-1941

By Ruth Henig

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415332621
• ISBN13: 9780415332620
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 5.5"