Drawing on his extensive experience as a diplomat, Sir Harold Butler offers a fascinating insider's view of the failed diplomacy that led to World War II. Examining the crucial years between the Treaty of Versailles and Hitler's invasion of Poland, Butler delves into the complex political landscape of the time, shedding light on the personalities and decisions that shaped the course of history. A must-read for anyone interested in the causes of war and peace. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.