Description
France's drift into war and subsequent collapse have often been attributed to her level of confidence. Either she had too much, or too little. This work contends that these two moods were not mutually exclusive, that they coexisted throughout the interwar years, sustained by competing visions of the Republic and of the best way to ensure national security. Early chapters describe the tensions within French interwar foreign policy, as well as the ensuing historiographical tensions among scholars intent on interpreting the French experience. Subsequent chapters explore tensions in defence and economic policies, domestic politics and ideological allegiance, public attitudes and opinion.
'Robert Young has provided us with a well-written, concise and informative book that will prove invaluable as a text for undergraduate teaching. At the same time, he has also produced a powerful new interpretation of the course of French policy during the interwar period that will be of much interest to experts in this field. This is a rare accomplishment...France and the Origins of the Second World War is a superb example of a sophisticated international history, the work of a gifted scholar and teacher.' - Peter Jackson, Intelligence and National Security 'Robert J. Young's book is a thoughtful and challenging contribution to a long-established and successful series.' - Anthony Adamthwaite, The International History Review '...Robert Young's book is one of the best, most generous and most comprehensive we have on the origins of the war of 1939.' - John C. Cairns, The Journal of Military History 'This wonderful book...A brief review cannot do full justice to the richness of this work. Recommended for every level, particularly for new history majors.' - G.P. Cox, Choice
About the Author
ROBERT J. YOUNG is Professor of History at the University of Winnipeg where he has taught history since 1968. He is the author of several books, including Power and Pleasure, Louis Barthou and the Third French Republic, and as editor, French Foreign Policy, 1918-1945: A Guide to Research and Research Materials.
Reviews
'Robert Young has provided us with a well-written, concise and informative book that will prove invaluable as a text for undergraduate teaching. At the same time, he has also produced a powerful new interpretation of the course of French policy during the interwar period that will be of much interest to experts in this field. This is a rare accomplishment...France and the Origins of the Second World War is a superb example of a sophisticated international history, the work of a gifted scholar and teacher.' - Peter Jackson, Intelligence and National Security 'Robert J. Young's book is a thoughtful and challenging contribution to a long-established and successful series.' - Anthony Adamthwaite, The International History Review '...Robert Young's book is one of the best, most generous and most comprehensive we have on the origins of the war of 1939.' - John C. Cairns, The Journal of Military History 'This wonderful book...A brief review cannot do full justice to the richness of this work. Recommended for every level, particularly for new history majors.' - G.P. Cox, Choice
Book Information
ISBN 9780333575536
Author Robert J. Young
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 261g
'Robert Young has provided us with a well-written, concise and informative book that will prove invaluable as a text for undergraduate teaching. At the same time, he has also produced a powerful new interpretation of the course of French policy during the interwar period that will be of much interest to experts in this field. This is a rare accomplishment...France and the Origins of the Second World War is a superb example of a sophisticated international history, the work of a gifted scholar and teacher.' - Peter Jackson, Intelligence and National Security 'Robert J. Young's book is a thoughtful and challenging contribution to a long-established and successful series.' - Anthony Adamthwaite, The International History Review '...Robert Young's book is one of the best, most generous and most comprehensive we have on the origins of the war of 1939.' - John C. Cairns, The Journal of Military History 'This wonderful book...A brief review cannot do full justice to the richness of this work. Recommended for every level, particularly for new history majors.' - G.P. Cox, Choice
About the Author
ROBERT J. YOUNG is Professor of History at the University of Winnipeg where he has taught history since 1968. He is the author of several books, including Power and Pleasure, Louis Barthou and the Third French Republic, and as editor, French Foreign Policy, 1918-1945: A Guide to Research and Research Materials.
Reviews
'Robert Young has provided us with a well-written, concise and informative book that will prove invaluable as a text for undergraduate teaching. At the same time, he has also produced a powerful new interpretation of the course of French policy during the interwar period that will be of much interest to experts in this field. This is a rare accomplishment...France and the Origins of the Second World War is a superb example of a sophisticated international history, the work of a gifted scholar and teacher.' - Peter Jackson, Intelligence and National Security 'Robert J. Young's book is a thoughtful and challenging contribution to a long-established and successful series.' - Anthony Adamthwaite, The International History Review '...Robert Young's book is one of the best, most generous and most comprehensive we have on the origins of the war of 1939.' - John C. Cairns, The Journal of Military History 'This wonderful book...A brief review cannot do full justice to the richness of this work. Recommended for every level, particularly for new history majors.' - G.P. Cox, Choice
Book Information
ISBN 9780333575536
Author Robert J. Young
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 261g
