Why England Slept

Why England Slept

$135.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: John F. Kennedy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Wilfred Funk., 1961

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor tanning to end-pages, foxed top-edge, discoloured spine from sun-fading, slight bumps to edges of DJ with minor yellowing.

Why England Slept presents a compelling historical analysis of Great Britain's foreign policy and military readiness in the years preceding World War II. This insightful work chronicles the political decisions and societal attitudes that contributed to the nation's vulnerability during a critical period. The author, a future American president, argues with precision and clarity, illustrating the complex interplay of diplomacy, public opinion, and strategic missteps. It offers a sobering examination of a pivotal moment in 20th-century history, providing valuable lessons in international relations and national security.

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Description

Author: John F. Kennedy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Wilfred Funk., 1961

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor tanning to end-pages, foxed top-edge, discoloured spine from sun-fading, slight bumps to edges of DJ with minor yellowing.

Why England Slept presents a compelling historical analysis of Great Britain's foreign policy and military readiness in the years preceding World War II. This insightful work chronicles the political decisions and societal attitudes that contributed to the nation's vulnerability during a critical period. The author, a future American president, argues with precision and clarity, illustrating the complex interplay of diplomacy, public opinion, and strategic missteps. It offers a sobering examination of a pivotal moment in 20th-century history, providing valuable lessons in international relations and national security.