'It offers concise and up-to-date treatment of a major historical topic using the results of recent research ... this is a well-developed text, ideal for renewing the teacher's acquaintance with the topic.' History Teaching ReviewClear, succinct but wide-ranging coverage of an important historical subject...Very well written.' Alan Sharp, University of UlsterThe Origins of the Second World War analyses the reasons for the outbreak of the Second World War, one of the most controversial historical topics. Ruth Henig considers:* the long-term factors that led to war* the effect of British appeasement policies* the significance of American isolation* the ambitions of Italy, Japan and Russia.This second edition has been updated and expanded throughout to take into consideration the most up to date historical research. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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