Wilson's war : how Woodrow Wilson's great blunder led to Hitler, Lenin, Stalin, and World War II / Jim Powell.
| Author/creator | Powell, Jim, 1944- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Crown Forum, ©2005. |
| Description | viii, 341 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction : arrogance and power -- How did that monstrous war happen? -- Why was the war stalemated for three years? -- Why did Wilson decide he must break the stalemate? -- Why did Wilson pressure and bribe Russian provisional government to stay in the war? -- Why did Wilson assume his allies would not demand vindictive surrender terms from Germany? -- Why did Wilson ignore the risk of violent socialist revolution in Russia? -- How did Hitler exploit Wilson's blunder to recruit 50,000 nazis? -- How did Lenin take advantage of Wilson's blunder and secure power? -- How did Wilson's fatal decisions pave the way for the Nazi regime? -- How did Wilson make possible Stalin's terror? -- Why is World War II part of Wilson's legacy? -- Conclusion : how can we avoid a blunder like Wilson's? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-332) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004021472 |
| ISBN | 1400082366 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E768 .P75 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |