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Original Title: | The Origins of the Second World War |
Edition Language: | English |

A.J.P. Taylor
Paperback | Pages: 324 pages Rating: 4 | 1261 Users | 84 Reviews
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Title | : | The Origins of the Second World War |
Author | : | A.J.P. Taylor |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 324 pages |
Published | : | January 15th 1996 by Simon and Schuster (first published 1961) |
Categories | : | History. Nonfiction. War. World War II. Politics |
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One of the most popular and controversial historians of the twentieth century, who made his subject accessible to millions, A.J.P. Taylor caused a storm of outrage with this scandalous bestseller. Debunking what were accepted truths about the Second World War, he argued provocatively that Hitler did not set out to cause the war as part of an evil master plan, but blundered into it partly by accident, aided by the shortcomings of others. Fiercely attacked for vindicating Hitler, A.J.P. Taylor's stringent re-examination of the events preceding the Nazi invasion of Poland on 1st September 1939 opened up new debate, and is now recognized as a brilliant and classic piece of scholarly research. 'Highly original and penetrating...No one who has digested this enthralling work will ever be able to look at the period again in quite the same way'Rating Appertaining To Books The Origins of the Second World War
Ratings: 4 From 1261 Users | 84 ReviewsComment On Appertaining To Books The Origins of the Second World War
One of the foremost historians of this period.5 stars because this is such an interesting examination of events leading up to world war 2.Taylor is well respected an often quoted by fellow historians covering this important period of European, and world history. He often conflicts with traditional views.The book flows well and is such an interesting read.This book is for the people who want to be reminded of the peculiarities of military strategies of WW2, mostly from the perspective of Great Britain
I found it rather perplexing in places when the author refers to germany as a 'she'. I find this very contradicting considering, women have always been thought to be the weaker sex predominately up until the 20th century even. And up until present, germany was governed by male leadership as women in politics and law was considered laughable. Also 'rumania' was also perplexing, was romania renamed?

A very interesting, almost contemporary account of the diplomacy behind the second world war - rationally explained and showing that Hitler happened because of diplomatic weakness of the west (&east); not because he had a grand plan. controversial at its time, still a good read nowadays.
Taylor writes with an unusual sense of humor, but his account of the events that led to the Second World War is extremely flawed. In spite of his lack of resources - especially from the Soviet perspective, he makes too many unreasonable assumptions and explains away too many inconvenient truths with no more than a wave of his hand. Still, altogether a very enjoyable read. I particularly enjoyed Taylor's unabashed disdain for all parties in this conflict, and especially the sarcasm with which he
As is so often the case with older history books you are supposed to just take the authors word for it on account of his scholarly authority. Many unsubstantiated assertions without references, arguments or discussion as why it would be the case.
Very thorough but written in a plodding style.
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