From Tirpitz to Gorbachev

Discover the intricate history of power politics in From Tirpitz to Gorbachev by Peter Mangold. Published by Palgrave Macmillan in 1998, this compelling paperback spans 210 pages, offering an in-depth analysis from the construction of the formidable German battlefleet to Gorbachev's transformative 'new thinking'. Mangold expertly examines the reluctance of major powers to acknowledge the catastrophic consequences of war, echoing Ivan Bloch's poignant assertion that conflict had become 'impossible except at the price of suicide'. This book is a must-read for those interested in the dynamics of international relations and the pivotal moments that shaped the 20th century. Enhance your understanding of historical events that led to two unprecedented global conflicts with this insightful work.