The Origins of the Second World War
The Origins of the Second World War
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996
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Book • Nonfiction
Europe • 1930s
1996
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Origins of the Second World War, A.J.P. Taylor examines the complex causes leading to World War II, emphasizing political and diplomatic dynamics. Taylor's analysis challenges conventional views, suggesting the war's outbreak resulted from a series of misjudgments and circumstances rather than a deliberate plan by Adolf Hitler.
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A.J.P. Taylor's The Origins of the Second World War presents a revisionist perspective that challenges traditional views, emphasizing the role of miscalculation over deliberate aggression. Critics admire the provocative analysis and engaging prose but note its contentious arguments and controversial interpretations, sparking significant scholarly debate.
Who Should Read The Origins of the Second World War?
A reader with a keen interest in modern European history and provocative reinterpretations would enjoy A.J.P. Taylor's The Origins of the Second World War. Fans of complex historical analysis, akin to Barbara Tuchman's The Guns of August, will appreciate Taylor's arguments challenging conventional narratives.
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Book • Nonfiction
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1996
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