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BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS: XI Neville Chamberlain.

Authors :
Medlicott, W. N.
Source :
History Today; May1952, Vol. 2 Issue 5, p345-350, 6p
Publication Year :
1952

Abstract

The article discusses the political career of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who succeeded Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin in 1937. It particularly focuses on his foreign policy in the years leading up to World War II, commenting on his views concerning British rearmament. The author also considers Chamberlain's policy of appeasement toward Nazi Germany and German leader Adolf Hitler, reflecting on the German invasions of Poland and Czechoslovakia. Baldwin's background as a businessman is also noted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00182753
Volume :
2
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
History Today
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
74650999