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Why England Slept

Book • 1940
Written as his senior thesis at Harvard College, 'Why England Slept' by John F. Kennedy examines the miscalculations of the British leadership in the face of the rising German threat before World War II. The book explores why England was poorly prepared for the war and discusses the challenges democracies face when confronted by fascist states.

It also considers whether earlier confrontation with Nazi Germany would have been more disastrous for Britain than the delay caused by appeasement policies.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Dominic Sandbrook
as a book read by JFK about British politics in the 1930s.
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as a book written by JFK, showcasing his admiration for Winston Churchill and defense of Stanley Baldwin.
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James Altucher
as a book written by JFK before World War II.
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Mentioned as Kennedy's senior thesis, which examined the events leading up to the war in Europe, was revised and published.
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Erwähnt als Bestseller von John F. Kennedy, der auf seiner Arbeit in Harvard basiert.
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Ryan Holiday
in relation to the discussion of World War II and the lack of proactive response to German atrocities.
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