The Challenge to Isolation: The World Crisis of 1937-1940 and American Foreign Policy

by William L. Langer

Probes the motives and consequences of world policies and events before and during the outbreak of war in Europe in relationship to American foreign affairs

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1952

About the author

William Leonard Langer was an historian specializing in the diplomacy of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A graduate of Harvard University, he taught at Clark University before accepting an appointment at Harvard University, where he eventually served as the chairman of the history department. He was on leave during World War II as head of the Research and Analysis Branch of the Office of Strategic Services, and served as president of the American Historical Association in 1957.

Reviews

[Natalie Griffitts · Rating 4 out of 5]

To the point and provides many perspectives. "The Fall of France" is particularly helpful if working on Vichy and looking for international opinions of the armistice between France and Germany.

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