Hitler, Chamberlain and Appeasement (Cambridge Perspectives in History)

Worth the price, by far, for what I was looking for.

I read this book as part of a class on Britain in the Second World War. It does a great job of describing arguements both in favor of and against the policy of appeasement. It is concise, to the point, and easy to understand. There are probably other books that get more in depth, and at times the description was lacking. But if you are looking for a basic introduction to the political situation in the late 1930's that led up to World War II then this is a great book.

A very quick read, but packed with information based on primary sources. A balanced view of Chamberlain. This is a good book for advanced high school students or college students. The study questions make this useful to someone who wants to learn about appeasement but is not studying the topic as part of a class.

A clear, concise & objective view of events leading up to the Munich Agreement and subsequent outbreak of WW2. There is economy of detail, but sufficient to provide a cohesive text, chronologically summarising the relevant points under appropriate headings, which manage to maintain the flow (ish). (This style is worth using more often, not just in students study resources, it would clarify text for both writer & reader beautifully).Additionally, contemporary document extracts relating to each chapter, enlighten, regarding content, language & style. Repetition may arise because this is a study tool?The why? of Chamberlain's (C) adoption of the policy & philosophy of appeasement is the principal focus of the book, set within the context of the personalities & politics of that time. That context is further illuminated by (very successfully) the final chapter "The historical debate", which reviews past & current analysis of the C, appeasement & Hitler dynamic. The shifting sands regarding attitudes to C, are fascinating.Outcome: I wanted to punch the ghost of the C on the nose (if that's possible), rather than appease him.P.S. The name of C's admiralty negotiator, p69 must be in the Guiness Book of Records, perhaps not given certain football fan's offspring.,

This is an excellent background book for A level and Undergraduate students. It offers a clear concise and balanced view of the Appeasement argument. Frank McDonough has a very readable style,( it took me less than 2 hours to read it) making it attractive to students. There is an excellent section at the end detailing the views of opposing historians, that provides a good basis for further more detailed reading and research.At only 92 pages this book obviously does not pretend to be a detailed academic work, and I would hesitate to quote from it in an essay. However as a starting point for further study it is very, very good.

Just what was needed for a project an appeasement. Clearly been used but the highlighted notes will be useful.

I purchased this book when I was studying History at A-Level, and alongside the other book's I purchased on Appeasement, this book is a great source of information.Various sources, quotes, outlining the different Historical interpretation and also contains a few exam question's.Overall, a fantasic little book that is very useful at A-Level, and even Degree Level.

This book is well written, readable and easily understood. It is a valuable resource for anyone studying the lead up to, and causes of, the second world war. Will also be valuable as a revision resource because of its useful layout.

Great

10/10 could not put it down the romance between Hitler and Chamberlain was unexpected

Informative and well laid out. Contains main facts and original documents. A must read for IGCSE students wanting to perfect their understanding of the time.