Hitler and the Origins of the Second World War

An examination of the origins of World War II in Europe and Hitler's central role in those events.

The involvement of other major powers - Britain, France, Russia and Italy - is also given appropriate treatment.

Appeasement and the historical debate surrounding the policies adopted by Baldwin and Chamberlain are explored through narrative and research.

By adopting a chronological approach, the author highlights how events unfolded and interacted, and provides a discussion of why Hitler and the Third Reich unleashed the most destructive war in human history.

The text includes issues boxes, profiles, date charts, key notes and "Working On" sections.