Description |
1 online resource (ix, 322 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Series |
Societies at war
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Societies at war.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Introduction -- Shades of neutrality? Political challenges and social changes, 1900-1939 -- Wartime power and personalities -- Isolation, 1939-1941 -- Towards the turning point, July 1941-July 1943 -- Eastern approaches and western reproaches: Finland's continuation war and the collapse of Germany, June 1941-May 1945 -- Trading with Germany and the Allies: blackmail and brinkmanship -- Security, subversion, spies and sabotage -- The battle for Sweden's mind: propaganda and censorship -- Race, rejection, reception, rescue and redemption: Swedish humanitarian endeavors -- Military matters -- The front at home--Beredskapstiden -- Looking back in anger? The assault on 'small-state realism'. |
Summary |
This title explores the full scope of events in neutral Sweden during the Second World War and Sweden's difficult relationships with the fighting nations. As well as considering the more familiar diplomatic and trade issues, John Gilmour delves into the manoeuvrings of the country's political and military leadership. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
World War (1939-1945) |
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Sweden.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Social aspects -- Sweden.
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Sweden -- History -- 20th century.
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Sweden. |
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History. |
Chronological Term |
20th century |
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1900 - 1999 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Gilmour, John. Sweden, the swastika and Stalin. Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2010 9780748627462 (DLC) 2010398487 (OCoLC)444413444 |
ISBN |
9780748631520 (electronic book) |
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0748631526 (electronic book) |
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9780748627462 (hardback) |
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0748627464 (hardback) |
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9780748627479 (paperback) |
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0748627472 (paperback) |
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0748627472 |
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9780748627479 |
Standard No. |
9786613133083 |
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9780748627479 |
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