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The Origins of the Second World War
Book • 1961
In this influential book, A.J. P.
Taylor examines the international politics and foreign policy that led to the outbreak of World War II. Taylor argues that Hitler was an opportunist without a thorough plan, and that the diplomatic mistakes of both the Allied and Axis powers contributed significantly to the war.
He challenges the traditional 'Nuremberg Thesis' that Hitler was the sole culprit, instead highlighting the complexities and responsibilities of various nations and their leaders during the interwar period.
Taylor examines the international politics and foreign policy that led to the outbreak of World War II. Taylor argues that Hitler was an opportunist without a thorough plan, and that the diplomatic mistakes of both the Allied and Axis powers contributed significantly to the war.
He challenges the traditional 'Nuremberg Thesis' that Hitler was the sole culprit, instead highlighting the complexities and responsibilities of various nations and their leaders during the interwar period.
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Described by Thomas777 as as author who's uncontionally hostile to the German case, and one whose book the Origins of the Second World War was tremendously impactful in academic circles.
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The Complete World War One Series w/ Thomas777
Mentioned by Niall Ferguson as a historian whose work influenced his thinking about 19th-century history.
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Niall Ferguson on Why We Study History
