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Book SynopsisBased largely on Neville Chamberlain''s own words and official government documents, this book describes how were it not for Chamberlain''s powerful, dominating presence in the British government, World War II might have been avoided.Was Adolf Hitler hell-bent on inciting a war, and there was no course of action by any national leader that could have prevented World War II? Or, did Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain''s appeasement policy with Germany and slowness in strengthening England''s armed forces directly encourage Hitler to strike, dooming Chamberlain''s successor Winston Churchill to face the war that could have been prevented? This book provides an in-depth look at one of the most pivotal moments in England''s history, tapping a variety of primary sources to reveal rarely considered perspectives on the story behind the road to World War II. It explains how Chamberlain was driven by a personal agenda to destroy Socialism, which was the primary force behind Chamberlain''
Trade ReviewSumming Up: Highy recommended. All levels/libraries. * Choice *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgment 1. Chamberlain and the Historians 2. Setting the Stage 3. The Stage Is Set 4. Taking Charge 5. Feeding the Beast 6. Staying the Course 7. A Frightful Gamble 8. Danse Macabre 9. Perfidious Albion 10. Conclusions Notes Bibliography Index
