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OverviewUpdated 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ruth Henig (formerly at Lancaster University, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.317kg ISBN: 9780415332613ISBN 10: 0415332613 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 02 February 2005 Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , Educational: Primary & Secondary , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction Section 1: Long Term CausesSection 2: The Years 1933-41 1. Nazi Ideology 2. The Consolidation of the Nazi Regime 3. Early Diplomacy and the Challenge of Nazi Rearmament, 1933-5 4. The Challenge of Japanese and Italian Territorial Expansion 5. The Remilitarization of the Rhineland and the Spanish Civil War 6. 1938: The Anchluss with Austria and the Czechoslovak Crisis 7. From European War to World War, 1939-41 Section 3: The Historical Debate Section4: Guide to Further Reading IndexReviewsIt offers concise and up-to-date treatment of a major historical topic using the results of recent research ... this is a well-developed text, ideal for renewing the teacher's acquaintance with the topic. From reviews of the first edition-History Teaching Review Clear, succinct but wide-ranging coverage of an important historical subject...Very well written. From reviews of the first edition-Alan Sharp, University of Ulster It offers concise and up-to-date treatment of a major historical topic using the results of recent research ... this is a well-developed text, ideal for renewing the teacher's acquaintance with the topic. From reviews of the first edition -History Teaching Review Clear, succinct but wide-ranging coverage of an important historical subject...Very well written. From reviews of the first edition -Alan Sharp, University of Ulster It offers concise and up-to-date treatment of a major historical topic using the results of recent research ... this is a well-developed text, ideal for renewing the teacher's acquaintance with the topic. <br>From reviews of the first edition<br>-History Teaching Review <br> Clear, succinct but wide-ranging coverage of an important historical subject...Very well written. <br>From reviews of the first edition<br>-Alan Sharp, University of Ulster <br> Author InformationRoutledge Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |