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The Spectre of War

- International Communism and the Origins of World War II

About The Spectre of War

The Spectre of War looks at a subject we thought we knew?the roots of the Second World War?and upends our assumptions with a masterful new interpretation. Looking beyond traditional explanations based on diplomatic failures or military might, Jonathan Haslam explores the neglected thread connecting them all: the fear of Communism prevalent across continents during the interwar period. Marshalling an array of archival sources, including records from the Communist International, Haslam transforms our understanding of the deep-seated origins of World War II, its conflicts, and its legacy. Illuminating ideological differences in the decades before World War II, and the continuous role of pre- and postwar Communism, The Spectre of War provides unprecedented context for one of the most momentous calamities of the twentieth century.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691182650
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 504
  • Published:
  • May 24, 2021
  • Dimensions:
  • 241x167x46 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1006 g.
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Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of The Spectre of War

The Spectre of War looks at a subject we thought we knew?the roots of the Second World War?and upends our assumptions with a masterful new interpretation. Looking beyond traditional explanations based on diplomatic failures or military might, Jonathan Haslam explores the neglected thread connecting them all: the fear of Communism prevalent across continents during the interwar period. Marshalling an array of archival sources, including records from the Communist International, Haslam transforms our understanding of the deep-seated origins of World War II, its conflicts, and its legacy. Illuminating ideological differences in the decades before World War II, and the continuous role of pre- and postwar Communism, The Spectre of War provides unprecedented context for one of the most momentous calamities of the twentieth century.

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