Dangerous Liaisons

Suitable for courses on World War II or 20th century Europe, "Dangerous Liaisons" assesses how and why collaboration occurred and why it remains relevant today. It investigates four different "types" of collaboration: political, financial, social and the Holocaust. Collaboration is one of the most controversial and notorious aspects of World War Two and twentieth century history. Its legacy still resonates through Europe today. Peter Davies’ unique new account of collaboration clarifies the meaning of a misunderstood term. In this new history, he assesses how and why it occurred and why it remains relevant today. The Nazi regime in Germany was terrible enough without even accounting for the policy of collaboration. So what extra does collaboration say about Hitler and his plans for Europe? Peter Davies explores the mindset and political attitudes of Hitler and also many other controversial pro-Nazi leaders in Western Europe, Scandanavia, Central and Eastern Europe, and also beyond. Delving into four different "types" of collaboration: political, financial, the Holocaust, and collaboration at a social level, he asks some difficult questions. The story of collaboration is brought up to date, assessing both the legacy and its contemporary parallels.