International Relations Between the Two World Wars, 1919-39

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Eric Dorn Brose

"Known as the "Great War," World War One was one of history's greatest tragedies. It eventually dragged most of Europe and the world into its bloody quagmire, inflicting more than four years of suffering, misery, maiming, and death on the belligerent nations. Ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses, A History of the Great War: World War One and the International Crisis of the Early Twentieth Century is a brief yet comprehensive study that distinguishes itself from other textbooks in significant ways. Providing broader coverage than most texts, it discusses the phenomenon of the war in its chronological entirety. Author Eric Dorn Brose analyzes the forces that generated international tension and made wars more prevalent before 1914; the causes and course of the Great War to 1918; and the violent and problematic aftermath of the struggle to 1926. Rather than focusing exclusively on military developments, Brose also examines the war's underlying causes, its political and diplomatic dimensions, and its myriad consequences. Explicitly global in scope, A History of the Great War offers a more extensive look at the worldwide side of the Great War than existing texts do, including coverage of the campaigns spanning Northeast Africa, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Central Asia, India, and the war at sea. In addition, the author incorporates and discusses recent groundbreaking research in the "Notes" section of each chapter, so that students can easily access it. The text is also enhanced by maps, photos, and an engaging vignette at the opening of each chapter that serves as an introduction."--Publisher's description.

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Peter Coleman

The Congress for Cultural Freedom was America's principal attempt during the Cold War to win over the world's intellectuals to the liberal democratic cause. Established in Berlin by 100 refugees from Hitler and Stalin, it spread throughout the world, establishing magazines, publishing books, holding conferences and festivals, organising protests, setting up a network of national committees, and fostering personal contacts. It dissolved in 1967 amid disclosures of its funding by the CIA. Peter Coleman tells an astonishing story of the idealistic, courageous and far-sighted men and women who fought the war of ideas, with its own suffering and atrocities, against Stalinism and its successors.--

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Stuart Wallace

Stuart Wallace's "War and the Image of Germany: British Academics, 1914-1918" examines how British academics' perceptions of Germany shifted during World War I, moving from initial neutrality to a largely negative and critical portrayal. Here's a more detailed overview: Initial Neutrality and Shift: Before the war, British academics often held a more balanced view of Germany, appreciating its culture and intellectual achievements. However, the outbreak of war and the German invasion of Belgium led to a dramatic shift in their opinions. The Rise of Anti-German Sentiment: Wallace's book explores how academics, influenced by the war propaganda and nationalistic fervor, began to portray Germany as a barbaric and aggressive nation. Focus on German "War Guilt": The study highlights how British academics played a key role in shaping the narrative of German "war guilt," arguing that Germany was solely responsible for the conflict. Impact on Post-War Relations: Wallace's work suggests that the negative image of Germany created by British academics during the war contributed to the strained post-war relations between the two countries. Examples of Academic Writings: The book analyzes specific examples of academic writings, speeches, and publications that reflect the evolving perceptions of Germany during the war years.

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Jan Nederveen Pieterse

For over a century now, America has dominated global politics and the global imagination. Yet as the dollar declines, inequality increases, rates of consumption are unprecedented and American unilateralism comes under fire, such hegemony is increasingly unsustainable. In this provocative new book, leading sociologist Jan Nederveen Pieterse asks whether it?s possible for America to chart a different course.