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Neville Chamberlain's Legacy

其他書名	Hitler, Munich and the Path to War
出版	Pen and Sword, 2019-12-27
主題	History / Europe / Great Britain / 20th CenturyBiography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of StatePolitical Science / PeaceBiography & Autobiography / PoliticalHistory / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / GeneralPolitical Science / International Relations / Diplomacy
ISBN	15267322629781526732262
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=WeMSEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋A biography reassessing the man whose name became a synonym for appeasement: “An important read for anyone with an interest in the prelude to World War II.” —The NYMAS Review

Neville Chamberlain has gone down in history as the architect of appeasement, the prime minister who by sacrificing Czechoslovakia at Munich in September 1938 put Britain on an inevitable path to war.

In this radical new appraisal of one of the most vilified politicians of the twentieth century, historian Nicholas Milton claims that by placating Hitler, Chamberlain not only reflected public opinion but also embraced the zeitgeist of the time. Chamberlain also bought Britain vital time to rearm when Hitler’s military machine was at its zenith. It is with the hindsight of history that we understand Chamberlain’s failure to ultimately prevent a war from happening. Yet by placing him within the context of his time, this fascinating new history provides a unique perspective into the lives and mindset of the people of Britain during the lead up to the Second World War.

Never before have Chamberlain’s letters been accessed to tell the story of his life and work. They shed new light on his complex character and enable us to consider Chamberlain the man, not just the statesman. His role as a pioneer of conservation is revealed, alongside his work in improving midwifery and championing the introduction of widows’ pensions. Neville Chamberlain’s Legacy is a reminder that there is often more to political figures than many a quick judgment allows.