Publisher's Synopsis
""America and the Russo-Finnish War"" by Andrew J. Schwartz is a historical account of the conflict between the Soviet Union and Finland in 1939-1940, also known as the Winter War. The book focuses on the role of the United States in the conflict, particularly the efforts of American diplomats, journalists, and volunteers to support Finland. Schwartz examines the political and diplomatic context of the war, including the shifting alliances and tensions between the Soviet Union, Germany, and other European powers. He also delves into the cultural and ideological factors that shaped American perceptions of the conflict, such as the influence of Finnish-American communities and the anti-communist sentiment prevalent in the United States at the time.The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including government documents, personal letters, and newspaper articles, to reconstruct the events of the war and the American response to it. He also provides detailed profiles of key figures involved in the conflict, such as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Secretary of State Cordell Hull, and Finnish diplomat Hjalmar Procop�����.Overall, ""America and the Russo-Finnish War"" offers a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of a little-known but significant episode in 20th century history, shedding light on the complex relationships between nations and the power of public opinion in shaping international affairs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
