Hitler and His Critiques of the Treaty of Versailles

Chaoyi Liang

《International Journal of Social Science and Education Research》 3卷11期 (2020/11) Pp. 1-5

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202011_3(11).0001

摘要

The Treaty of Versailles was designed to be the treaty to end all global conflicts. Sadly, not only did it fail to achieve its intended purpose, some might even argue that it catalyzed another catastrophic worldwide disaster. Despite the vast research by scholars around the world regarding the different criticisms that this treaty has faced, very little was focused on the man who ultimately started WWII, Adolf Hitler. This article will utilize Hitler's books and speeches throughout the 1920s and the 30s to explain the correlation between his criticisms and his road to power and addresses a common misconception regarding this controversial figure. This study will add nuance to our understanding of the already well-known Treaty, give us a fresh perspective on a seemingly conclusive topic, as well as teach us a lesson on things to avoid in future diplomatic negotiations.

關鍵字

Nationalism ； Hitler ； Treaty of Versailles

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