P. E. Caquet Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

The history of drug prohibition and the war on drugs is explored, revealing its origins in China rather than the commonly assumed Western contexts. The narrative emphasizes that drug suppression arose from historical accidents rather than deliberate planning. As the book examines the impact of this global anti-narcotics order, it questions the effectiveness of the war on drugs in light of rising opioid deaths and cartel violence, advocating for a reevaluation of current policies and approaches to drug regulation.

Drawing on previously unexamined material, this account illuminates the responsibility of England and France for the consequences of a landmark agreement. After returning from Germany on 30 September 1938, Neville Chamberlain addressed British crowds, proclaiming, "I believe it is peace for our time." In contrast, Winston Churchill warned, "You have chosen dishonor and you will have war." The narrative unfolds from the perspective of the Czechoslovakian people, detailing the events leading to the Munich Agreement and its aftermath. Utilizing a wealth of sources, including Czechoslovakian press, memoirs, private journals, military plans, and parliamentary records, the author presents a tragic episode in modern European history. This gripping tale of diplomatic intrigue serves as a morality play, revealing how Czechoslovakian authorities recognized Hitler's threat while their allies remained complacent. Their struggle against extinction and the indifference of their supposed allies is given the memorial it deserves in this compelling account.

On returning from Germany on 30 September 1938 after his agreement with Hitler on the carve-up of Czechoslovakia, Neville Chamberlain spoke to the crowds at 10 Downing Street: My good friends ... I believe it is peace for our time. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Go home and get a nice quiet sleep. Winston Churchill commented dryly: We have chosen shame and will get war. Pierre Caquet's history of the events leading to the Munich Agreement and its aftermath is told for the first time from the point of view of the peoples of Czechoslovakia and the many Germans and others (including Thomas Mann) who had taken refuge there from the Nazis. Basing his account on countless previously unexamined sources including the press, memoirs, private journals, military plans, parliamentary records, film and radio, Pierre Caquet presents the familiar tale of one of the most shameful episodes in modern European history in a tragic new shape.