The Origins Of The Second World War

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Exploring the reasons why the Second World War broke out in September 1939 & why a European conflict developed into a war that spanned the globe The Origins of the Second World War argues that this was not just ' Hitler's War' but one that had its roots & origins in the decline of the old empires of Britain & France & the rise of ambitious new powers in Germany Italy & Japan who wanted large empires of their own This fourth edition has been revised throughout covering the origins of the war from its background in the First World War to its expansion to embrace the Soviet Union Japan & the United States by the end of 1941 Creating a comprehensive & analytical narrative while remaining a succinct overview of the subject this book takes a thematic approach to the complex range of events that culminated in global warfare discussing factors such as economic rivalry rearmament & domestic politics & emphasising that any explanation of the outbreak of hostilities must be global in scope Containing updated references & primary source documents alongside a glossary a chronology of key events & a Who's Who of important figures this book is an invaluable introduction for any student of this fascinating period