The Twenty Years' Crisis, 1919-1939: An Introduction to the Study of International Relations

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Great point of view about liberal philosophy beginning 20th century that lasted resulted disputes for power among France, Deutschland and Britain whose outcomes changed world politics.

The Twenty Years’ Crisis (1919-1939) by Edward Hallet Carr is a book that I discovered while reading another book on the topic of the inter war period. I am giving this book 4 stars because I think Edward Hallett Carr provides a fantastic overview of the international tensions that existed during this time period. His analysis is quite expansive. He covers all of the competing philosophies that precluded WWI: • Utopian Ideologies versus those of Realism The book discusses the main international actors (both individuals and nation states) that promoted the utopian ideology versus those that promoted the ideology of realism. Carr thoroughly compares the two ideologies and offers a critique of both. He shows how the push and pull of these two ideologies manifested through military conflict, economic conflict and ultimately lead down a path that started WWI and then, ultimately, lead to “international cooperation”. The stage for this international cooperation was the science of International Relations. The conceptualization of International Relations as an idea really began after WWI. This is when the nation states of the world were motivated into looking at things on an international level. The book is meant to be academic in nature so at times it can get a little esoteric. Never the less, it really does an excellent job in highlighting the progression of ideologies that lead to The Great War. It is a great introduction on a myriad of topics that the reader can use as a jumping off point for additional research or casual reading. To me, the sign of a good book is one that makes you think and makes you want to go out and read other books related to the main topic. In conclusion, I really liked the book, especially the first two-thirds of the book. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because it gets a little circular/repetitive at times and I feel like his conclusion was a little unresolved. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in this topic, or anyone that is looking for research material related to this time period (topic).

If you have any interest in International Relations; this book is a must read. The format of the book is very good for teaching, and Edward Carr's writing is wonderful to read.

This is truly classic! So glad I bought it. E.H. Carr is exceptional. my friend really loved it too. :)

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Book was described as very good but was full of highlighting and underlines. Readable but disappointing. Not very good at rating their books.

Learn about the interplay between states. Carr's book offers a good foundational knowledge.

Good book! It has many signs from previous owner. But so far is acceptable.

If at all one book I would recommend for those eager to know history and the mistakes of …. It would be this one!

Fantastic book, however the printing quality for this edition is only so-so. The pages seem to be reproductions of a scan of the original version and aren't centered on the page.

Book arrived in great condition. Excellent.

i love it..classic