The Collapse of the Third Republic: An Inquiry into the Fall of France in 1940

Shirer, William L.

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ISBN 10: 0671203371 ISBN 13: 9780671203375

Published by Simon and Schuster, New York, 1969

Language: English

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Published by Simon Schuster of New York in 1969. Hardcover. 1st edition. Book condition: Blue cloth boards with gilt titles to spine and front cover, with titles on a red background. Inside pages are in good order. Dust Jacket condition: Fair to good. Price clipped. Jacket does show signs of wear to the edges of the jacket. See photograph. Dims: 240mm x 160mm x 53mm. 1082 pages. Please note that the postage price for a book weighing up to 1kg is the generic price you see quoted. However this book weighs more than 1kg, so please contact us for a postage quote before purchasing.

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Title: The Collapse of the Third Republic: An Inquiry into the Fall of France in 1940
Publisher: Simon and Schuster, New York
Publication Date: 1969
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0671203371
ISBN 13: 9780671203375
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Weight: 1.7 kilograms

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On June 17, 1940 William L. Shirer stood in the streets of Paris and watched the unending flow of gray German uniforms along its boulevards. In just six lovely weeks in the spring and summer of 1940 a single battle brought down in total military defeat one of the world's oldest, greatest, and most civilized powers� the second mightiest empire on earth and the possessor of one of the finest military machines ever assembled. How did it happen? After nearly a decade of research in the massive archives left from World War II and after hundreds of conversations with the Third Republic� s leaders, generals, diplomats, and ordinary citizens, Shirer presents the definitive answer in his stunning re-creation of why and how France fell before Hitler's armies in 1940. His book is also a devastating examination of the confusion, corruption, and cynicism that drained the strength and toughness of a democracy which Thomas Jefferson once called "every man's second country." This book complements and completes the dramatic story of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich and continues to rank as one of the most important works of history of our time.

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"A brilliant account of the dry rot which weakened France," said LJ's reviewer of this massive work (LJ 10/15/69). In his usual fashion, Shirer provides intricate details of the history of the Third Republic, from its early years to its demise. This remains "strongly recommended."
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