The Origins Of The Second World War A Controversial Perspective On WWII History
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"The Origins of the Second World War" is a non-fiction book by the English historian A. J. P. Taylor, first published in 1961. The book examines the causes of World War II and presents a controversial perspective on the events leading to the war. Taylor argues that Hitler did not set out to cause the war as part of an evil master plan, but blundered into it partly by accident, aided by the shortcomings of others. The book caused a significant shift in the general understanding of the war's origins, mainly by arguing that Hitler was not the only culprit for the war, but also pointing to the Treaty of Versailles as a significant cause of the conflict. Despite its controversial nature, Taylor's work is recognized as a brilliant and classic piece of scholarly research, opening up new debate on the subject.The book is approximately 324 pages long and is considered a highly original and penetrating work that challenges accepted truths about the Second World War. It has been both fiercely attacked and passionately accepted by historians, making it one of the most popular and controversial readings on the subject. The book is widely regarded as a groundbreaking masterpiece that offers a thought-provoking interpretation of the events preceding the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939