War and peace : international relations, 1919-39

This new edition of focuses on the key issues of the period between the First and Second World Wars. Incorporating up-to-date historical interpretations, the author addresses questions such as, 'Why were there no major conflicts in the 1920s?', 'Why did the League of Nations fail?' and 'What were the key factors that led to the outbreak of war in 1939?'. Particular attention is given to the impact of the treaties that were agreed at the end of the First World War and the intense diplomatic negotiations that preceded the start of the Second World War. The study guides have been revised in line with the requirements of AS and A2, and provide a firm basis for answering source-based, extended-writing and essay questions