This is the first of a comprehensive ten-volume history of the Second World War; written from the German perspective and translated for the first time into English. The volumes so far published have achieved international acclaim as a major contribution to historical study. Under the auspices of the Militargeschichtliches Forschungsamt (Research Institute for Military History); a team of renowned historians has combined a full synthesis of existing material with the latest research to produce what will be the definitive history of the Second World War.This volume; The Build-up of German Aggression; surveys the forces both within and outside Weimar Germany which paved the way for Hitler. The authors examine the systematic preparation for war; from the outset of Nazi rule; through rearmament; economic autarky; diplomacy; and the penetration of German society at all levels. They consider the extent to which the movement can be regarded as a continuation of historic German nationalism; the limits of Hitler's involvement with the army and big business; and the lack of coordination between the administration and the armed services. The book demonstrates that; despite Nazi propaganda and in stark contrast to 1914; most Germans in 1939 opposed a war which they nevertheless endured with such tragic consequences.Intensively researched and documented; Germany and the Second World War is an undertaking of unparalleled scope and authority. It will prove indispensable to all historians of the twentieth century.
#1378259 in Books 1998-12-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 5.40 x .60 x 8.30l; .80 #File Name: 0198207409344 pages
Review
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The Medieval Expansion of Europe; 2nd ed.By Dr. Richard Dean BourlandThe book by Phillips is very good. It is very well researched and informative. I have learned many things from it; and I have a doctorate in European history from the University of Notre Dame (1978).9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. A very good account of European expansion.By A CustomerThis book covers the period from 11th to 15th century. It offers a very good and profound summarizing study of the European travellings and discoveries to Asia; Africa and America before Columbus. I; personally; liked it very much for the detailed account given for Asian countries visited by Europeans (for me it was especially Odoricus de Pordenone; that I liked; but I got some new information of Giovanni di Piano Carpini; William Rubruck or Johann Schiltberger). Very interesting is the account about African travels and the American pre-Columbian voyages. There is a numerous summary of literature; but there are no editions of sources in original cited; only English translation. At least the writings in Latin or other European languages should be there. I highly recommend it to anybody who is interested in the Middle Ages and especially the East (the Asian part is the most detailled).
