The Twilight of French Eastern Alliances, 1926-1936

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The book examines the failure of France, Poland, and Czechoslovakia to form a cohesive alliance in the face of rising German power between 1926 and 1936. Piotr Wandycz analyzes the political dynamics and missed opportunities that led to the disintegration of their alliance system, building on his previous work regarding post-World War I alliances. The narrative spans from the aftermath of the Locarno Pact to the critical moment of Hitler's remilitarization of the Rhineland, highlighting the geopolitical stakes and implications for Europe.