1.The Temper of the Times. 2. The Peace Treaties. 3. Inflation and Depression. 4. European Society Between the Wars. 5. Collective Security. 6. The Soviet Union. 7. Eastern Europe. 8. Italian Fascism. 9. The Weimar Republic. 10. Britain. 11. France. 12. The Spanish Civil War. 13. Nazi Germany. 14. The Origins of the Second World War. Bibliography.
The essential introduction to the age of dictators (1919-1939) entirely rewritten, restructured and updated.
Martin Kitchen is Professor emeritus of history at Simon Fraser University, Canada. The author of 17 books on European history, the most recent of which are The German Offensives of 1918' (2201) and Nazi Germany: A Critical Introduction'(2004).
This is a splendid up-to-date overview of the political, international and economic history of Europe between the wars. It will be of invaluable use to both students and scholars alike. Its strengths lie in the breadth of coverage, the clarity of the narrative and the ease with which the authors interlards his story with analysis This remains an admirable study which students will positively welcome for its clarity, breadth of content and overall good sense. "Professor Nicholas Atkin, University of Reading" Praise for the first edition: This is an excellent, well-balanced exposition, giving a useful perspective on the between-war years. "Academic Library book review." Kitchen's book is not only enjoyable reading but can be read for professional benefit. I have no hesitation in recommending it. "History reviews of new books. Eric A Arnold, Jr. University of Denver."
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