This book provides a comprehensive analysis of international relations during the interwar period from 1919 to 1939. E. H. Carr examines the political, economic, and diplomatic developments that shaped the fragile international order after World War I. The work discusses the consequences of the peace treaties, the rise of new power dynamics, and the failures of collective security leading to Wo…
This book examines the evolution of race and democracy in the global context since World War II. Howard Winant explores the transformation of racial politics, the rise of social movements, and the challenges posed by racial inequality in modern democratic societies. Through historical and comparative analysis, the author argues that race has become a central issue in contemporary global politic…
The First Nuclear World War presents a strategic analysis aimed at preventing future nuclear conflicts and limiting the spread of nuclear weapons. Written by Patrick O’Heffernan, Amory B. Lovins, and L. Hunter Lovins, the book explores the political, military, and technological factors that shape global nuclear policy. It examines the dangers posed by nuclear proliferation, the risks of misca…
This book presents a firsthand political and historical account of the Philippines’ struggle and role in Asia during and after the Second World War. Written by Carlos P. Romulo, a prominent Filipino diplomat, soldier, and statesman, the work reflects on the broader Asian conflict against imperialism and totalitarianism, highlighting the Philippine experience as a symbol of democratic resistan…
America Enters the World is Volume Seven of Page Smith’s multi-volume narrative history of the American people. This volume explores the United States during the Progressive Era and its entry into World War I. Smith examines political reforms, social movements, changing national identity, and the rise of American influence abroad. Through a detailed, story-driven approach, the book traces how…
This book presents the German perspective on the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, and the ensuing 80 days of fighting in France. Written by Paul Carell, a former German propaganda official, this book describes the dynamics of strategy, troop movements, and the experiences of German commanders and soldiers in facing the massive attack that determined the course of World War II. With …
This book analyzes Canada’s political, economic, and diplomatic relations with the Far East during the year 1940, in the context of rising tensions leading to World War II. Written under the Institute of Pacific Relations Inquiry Series, it examines Canada’s strategic interests, trade connections, and evolving foreign policy toward East Asian nations. The work provides historical insight in…
This book presents a historical study of Germany's transition from the collapse of the Empire at the end of World War I to the birth of the Weimar Republic. Richard M. Watt outlines various important events such as Germany's defeat in 1918, the Treaty of Versailles with its political and economic consequences, and the German Revolution of 1918–1919. Through a detailed narrative approach based…
Canaris is a biography of Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, an important figure who led the German military intelligence service (Abwehr) during the Nazi era. Written by Karl Heinz Abshagen and translated by Alan Houghton Brodrick, this book describes Canaris' life, career, and complex role in the German intelligence network. In addition to being a high-ranking officer, Canaris was known for his ambival…
This book contains Harold Nicolson's explanation of why Britain entered World War II, written at the very beginning of the conflict in 1939. Nicolson outlines the political conditions in Europe, the rise of Nazi Germany, the failure of appeasement, and the danger of Hitler's expansion to international security. As a diplomat and member of the British Parliament, Nicolson's views provide a direc…