Faber, the author of "Speaking for England," pens a dramatic, detailed, and essential narrative account of the 1938 Munich appeasement crisis.

"Originally published in Great Britain as Munich in 2008"--Title page verso. "Originally published in Great Britain as Munich in 2008"--T.p. verso.

Hitler sees his chance -- Scandal in Berlin -- The last frail chance -- The loaded pause -- A spring storm -- Crisis in May -- A faraway country -- Czechoslovakia stands alone -- In full war cry -- On the razor's edge -- A new and sharper sword -- On the banks of the Rhine -- Keep calm and dig -- The flying messenger of peace -- Epilogue : Drawing the sword.