Screen LibraryMaking common cause German-Soviet secret relations, 1919-22 /
Using German and previously closed or underutilized Soviet archives, this work brings to date the historiography of one of the most important aspects of twentieth-century international relations: the steps by which Germany and Soviet Russia would find common ground and establish a relationship whose...
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230596603 |
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Using German and previously closed or underutilized Soviet archives, this work brings to date the historiography of one of the most important aspects of twentieth-century international relations: the steps by which Germany and Soviet Russia would find common ground and establish a relationship whose impact would be felt throughout World War II. 'This work fills a gap in the existing literature as it deals less with the details of the Treaty of Rapallo (although these are obviously covered) and more with the secret negotiations that laid the basis for the treaty. It successfully achieves what it sets out to do, that is to demonstrate that secret and significant contacts between Germany and Soviet Russia occurred before 1920 (the date previously assumed to be the starting point for these negotiations)...This is a well written book that offers much detail about a fascinating period in European history. It is well argued and questions |
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Electronic book text. Epublication based on: 9780230006447, 2006. |
| Carrier Form: | 208 p. |
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9780230006447 9780230596603 : 0230596606 : |
| CLC: | D856.16 |
| Contents: | Introduction Historical Background: End of War and Start of "Peace" Exploring the Options:? 1919 Opening the Door Wider, Amid Rumours and Chaos Confirming the Contacts, Building a Framework Under the Umbrella of Rapallo Conclusion. |