On Borrowed Time: How World War II Began

On Borrowed Time: How World War II Began by Leonard Mosley. Published by Random House Inc, New York, NY, 1969. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. 509 Pgs. LCCN 69-16427. This highly dramatic and detailed narrative of the diplomatic, political and military maneuvers during the climactic year of 1938 and the invasion of Poland in September 1939 is a study in the vanity and tragic folly of Europe's Allied leadership; this handful of men seemed to have a genius for giving in to Hitler and standing up to him at precisely the wrong moments. It is the author thesis that if the appeasement of Germany had ceased earlier, a world war might have been averted. The evidence the author has marshaled - from libraries, archives and individuals not only thoroughly documents his argument, but is a shattering indictment of the naivete and stupidity of a few willful men. Illustrated with document reproductions and black and white photographs. Description text copyright 2006 BooksForComfort. Item ID 10981.