The Diplomacy of Appeasement: Anglo-French Relations and the Prelude to World War II, 1931-1938 is a historical book written by Arthur Homer Furnia. The book primarily focuses on the diplomatic relations between Great Britain and France during the prelude to World War II, from 1931 to 1938. The author examines the policies of appeasement that were adopted by the two countries towards Nazi Germany and the impact it had on the eventual outbreak of the war. Furnia provides a detailed analysis of the key political figures involved in the appeasement policy, including Neville Chamberlain and Edouard Daladier, and the factors that influenced their decision-making. The book explores the various diplomatic initiatives taken by the two countries, such as the Stresa Front and the Munich Agreement, and the impact they had on the European political landscape. The author also delves into the economic and military considerations that shaped the appeasement policy, including the impact of the Great Depression on the economies of Great Britain and France. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the outbreak of the war, including the Anschluss of Austria and the invasion of Czechoslovakia. Overall, The Diplomacy of Appeasement is a well-researched and detailed analysis of the policies adopted by Great Britain and France towards Nazi Germany in the years leading up to World War II. The book provides valuable insights into the complex political and economic factors that influenced the appeasement policy and its impact on the eventual outbreak of the war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
