Routledge The Forgotten Appeasement of 1920 - History Book

Explore a major turning point in European history with The Forgotten Appeasement of 1920 by Professor Nowak. This scholarly work from the Routledge Histories of Central and Eastern Europe series examines the summer of 1920, a period when Lenin's Soviet Russia attempted to challenge the Versailles system through military action. This book provides a deep look into the high-stakes diplomatic operations and British-Soviet negotiations that occurred behind the scenes. It investigates the potential consequences of the Red Army's attack, which could have resulted in the occupation of Poland and East Central Europe, potentially sweeping much further west. Using previously unexamined documents from both Russian and British archives, Professor Nowak explains the motivations and actions of top British politicians during this crisis. It is an essential read for students and historians interested in the geopolitical shifts of the early 20th century and the complex diplomatic landscape of post-war Europe.