Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact. Interpretations, Myths, Reality Cover Image

Pakt Ribbentrop-Mołotow. Interpretacje, mity, rzeczywistość
Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact. Interpretations, Myths, Reality

Author(s): Marek Kornat
Subject(s): Diplomatic history, Military history, Recent History (1900 till today), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949)
Published by: Instytut Historii im. Tadeusza Manteuffla Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact; Europe; World War II; international politics; historiography;

Summary/Abstract: The article is an attempt at the reinterpretation of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact, commenting on the comprehensive literature on this breaking-through event in the international relations of the twentieth century. The author discusses various attempts at explaining its Genesis and importance. He also offers his own interpretation of this tactical alliance between the two totalitarian dictatorships.

  • Issue Year: 52/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 87-120
  • Page Count: 34
  • Language: Polish