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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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Dominic Sandbrook
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530. Hitler’s War on Poland: Countdown to Armageddon (Part 1)
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Dorian Lynskey
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Appeasement – Part Two – Betrayal
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Thomas777
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The Complete World War One Series w/ Thomas777
Mentioned by
Dorian Lynskey
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Appeasement – Part One – The Bitter Cup
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
Mentioned in the context of Christopher Clark who is building on the points made in this book.
The Complete World War One Series w/ Thomas777
