The Spectre of War

The Spectre of War offers a fresh perspective on the roots of the Second World War, emphasizing the widespread fear of Communism during the interwar years as a key factor. Drawing on extensive archival sources, Jonathan Haslam explores how the rise of fascism and the global destabilization following World War I were influenced by fears of Communist revolution and international support for Communist efforts. This reinterpretation sheds new light on the political tensions and decisions that ultimately contributed to the outbreak of war.