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Shelves: history. This was Kennedy's thesis paper at Harvard, on why England did not rise sooner to confront the forces of totalitarianism that led to the second World War. It is an interesting little book, not particularly well-written, but nonetheless useful in generating ideas about a subject we should be thinking more about today.

Feb 17, Amber rated it really liked it. It is a good lesson about being prepared and being blinded, even guided by what others might think or do when we make a decision. I enjoyed the matter of fact way John Kennedy wrote. Sep 06, Sue rated it it was ok. I'm not going to rave over a "book" just because someone [who subsequently became] famous wrote it.

So, he wrote this in and then came WWII. Great Britain is Scotland, England and Wales. Very informative and even though written in , and as a college thesis it does develop into why the UK was slow to realise the under hand way Hitler was arming Germany. Not just with the cost on the economy but on her people who did understand the immense cost of having lived the through WW1 or as a young person still living with the outcomes in both industry, living costs and its own history.

Apr 06, Raymond rated it really liked it. Will have to meditate further over my review on this. Initial reaction is I'm satisfied--it has a strong thesis for armaments policy applicable to a democratic country when faced with war-mongering dictatorships. What I'm not impressed with is JFK's construction of his paragraphs.

Umm hello, editors? May 03, Steven Groner rated it it was amazing. Written as a college senior and before we saw the later glimpses of greatness from John F. Kennedy, this is a thoughtful study of world affairs in the s. It seems to be a fair and comprehensive summary of England's politics, opinions and conduct.

Much more readable than "When England Slept" by Churchill, however the two books should be used together for more thorough insights. Sep 26, Charn Hong rated it it was amazing. The literature I read in this book really proved to me that Kennedy was an outstanding author and writer. No wonder he was one of the most influential presidents of all time! He really knows his way around words and I felt I learned so much about this topic.

Although it was just a book I felt like I learned a whole year about the build up of world war 2 and how England wasn't ready for the war. I can only hope to read literature like this again, and to those who are also fascinated in world hist The literature I read in this book really proved to me that Kennedy was an outstanding author and writer. I can only hope to read literature like this again, and to those who are also fascinated in world history.

This will be one of the most influential books you have ever read, much like his term in office. Jan 22, Kari rated it it was amazing Shelves: history-related , non-fiction , jfk. As an admirer of all things JFK, I felt obliged to read this book. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the young Kennedy's thorough research and insightful conclusions. Each chapter opens with a timeline of the year listing significant events leading up to British involvement in the war against Germany.

It is easy for people to pick a person or group and "scapegoat" them. I have a newfound understanding of PM Chamberlain's reasoning behind "appeasement. While Hitler was able to mobilize the entire German population for rearmament, the British Parliament had a difficult time convincing the British public that the League of Nations and the Disarmament Conference should be abandoned in favor of making preparations for war. The Trade Unions were reluctant to give Parliament control or allow unskilled workers into their trades.

The citizens didn't vote for politicians who too aggressively favored rearmament. British factories couldn't make conversions overnight, so unfortunately by the time the public came around after Munich it was too late in the game to make a substantial difference. This book is filled with great information and at the time it was written served as a warning for all democracies not to become too complacent. Sep 14, Danielfschafer rated it really liked it. This was interesting, but obviously more a curiosity than anything else.

There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one ». Readers also enjoyed. About John F. Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from until his assassination in Kennedy, Sr. Kennedy represented the state of Massachusetts in the U. House of Representatives from to as a Democrat, and in the U.

Senate from until He is the only practicing Roman Catholic to be president, as well as the youngest elected to the office, at the age of Kennedy is also the only president to have won a Pulitzer Prize. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, , in Dallas, Texas. Lee Harvey Oswald was charged with the crime and was murdered two days later by Jack Ruby before he could be put on trial. The Warren Commission concluded that Oswald had acted alone in killing the president; however, the House Select Committee on Assassinations declared in that there was more likely a conspiracy that included Oswald.

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The copyright law extends its protection to unpublished works from the moment of creation in a tangible form. Identifier Accession. Rights Access Status. Relation Is Part Of Desc. Subject Geog. Type Category. Format Medium. It is worn very little with no places worn through the main wear points being at the top and bottom of the spine which are rounded and beginning to show signs of wear.

The book has been handled and read. The book is clean throughout with no marks of any kind though, if you hold the book in the light just right, areas appear slightly different, perhaps finger prints or reminants of other stains. There are no significantly bumped corners, First Edition, First Printing. Published by Wilfred Funk Inc. Used - Hardcover. From Sweden to U. Fourth printing, August XXX, pp. Publisher's cloth with dust jacket, pages uncut.

Owner's signature on first free end paper. Spine ends and upper corners just slightly bumped, else fine. Dust jacket with some minor chips, tears and creases at spine ends and edges, condition Very Good. Kennedy's first book, which was first conceived as an undergraduate thesis while studying at Harvard College. The first printing was published in July and was quickly followed by another three printings the following month.

With an introduction by Henry R. Published by Wilfred Funk, Used - Hardcover Condition: Fair. Condition: Fair. Published by Wilfred Funk, New York, First edition. Contemporary gift inscription, and a couple of very modest smudges on the boards, about fine lacking the dustwrapper. Future president's first book. First U. With a terminal publisher's advertisement catalogue. Original publisher's red cloth, lettered in black, pictorial dustwrapper.

Lightly rubbed and marked, chipping and creasing to price-clipped dustwrapper, some loss to head and foot. Endpapers browned. Size: 8vo. Published by Funk, Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A sixth printing of the original Funk edition in very good condition. Sixth printing on the jacket s cover and a dozen reviews on the back panel. Wear to edges and spine ends and a couple of short tears, but generally a very good jacket.

Owners name and address taking up about half the front endpaper. Uncommon in the jacket. Published by Hutchinson , A first edition, first printing published by Hutchinson in Plus bibliography and publisher's ads. Some wear and tear to the edges. Used - Hardcover Condition: Very good. Red cloth stamped in black. Condition: Very good. Edition, First Printing. Kennedy who was serving as Ambassador to Great Britain at the time. Personal library paste down on front end paper, no owner written in, covering name in blue ink, "L.

England is now awake; it had taken a great shock to bring home a realization of the enormity of the task it was facing. All the latent energy stored up in England during the last seven years is being expended in vigorous drive for victory. Industry and labour, the rich and the poor, are contributing to England's fight for survival, with the knowledge that this is a supreme test of democracy's ability to survive in this changing world.

Kennedy's first book. No major damage. Mild browning to pages. A few chips to cover. In excellent condition for age. No Dust Jacket. Published by Funk, New York, Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. The author's first book. Laid in is a postcard from the publisher asking for the recipient's impressions of the book. The recipient, K. Urban, writes that the author is a friend of his.

First Edition, First Printing. First printing, with no additional printings mentioned on the copyright page. Luce on back panel and no mention of later printings on front panel. Some loss to top edge of spine, faint toning to spine, chipping along top edge, an overall bright and attractive example of this scarce dust jacket. Introduction by Henry R. Red buckram with blue and white ink lettering and designs on the spine and front board.

Square and firmly bound with a dark blue top stain, clean internally. The first published edition of Kennedy's honor's thesis from his time at Harvard University. He examines the Munich episode and "why catastrophe has enveloped England," while making connections to contemporary American defense. Kennedy, John F. Uncommon in the first edition, first printing. Previous owner's book-plate. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.