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Fate, Chance and Desperate Men
Peter Ashdown
其他書名
Six Studies of the Role of Chance in Twentieth Century History
出版Book Guild, 2009
主題History / Military / General
ISBN18462431579781846243158
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=XrwLAQAAMAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋While the decisions of major players on the field of twentieth-century history have shaped and changed the world in which we live, it is often the case that the smallest misunderstanding, the tiniest slip with regard to this or that piece of information, or the actions of those not in the spotlight can lead to equally major consequences. In this lively and engaging study, Peter Ashdown takes six key periods from 1915 to 1964 and demonstrates how 'Chance' as much as informed decision-making influenced their outcomes, concluding that in truth it is rare that man ever learns from the lessons of history, beyond making different mistakes. An invaluable counter-strike at more traditional readings, students and historians alike will find much to digest in Ashdown's studies on: · The Gallipoli landings of 1915 · The Armistice of 1918 · Germany's declaration of war on the USA in 1941 · The outbreak of the Korean War in 1950 · The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 · The origins of the Vietnam War, 1964 Comprehensively referenced with clear supporting notes which also provide extensive further reading, Fate, Chance and Desperate Men brings a new and fascinating light to bear on the bloodiest century yet to be endured in human history.