Abstract
This article argues for a reassessment of the long-term antecedence of ‘appeasement’, largely overlooked in the recent historiography. It suggests that the very term ‘appeasement’ is unhelpful, and that when it is applied to the nineteenth century it leads us to examine it from a twentieth-century perspective, blurring important distinctions between different governments' policies. Instead, this article argues that we ought to take greater account of party-political mentalites and suggests that we might better describe what we call ‘appeasement’ as a ‘Conservative’ approach to policy-making, utilizing two case studies of continental guarantees agreed by British governments in 1867 and 1939.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.