1st Russian Edition. Original Paper Wrappers. 8vo. 376 pages : map ; 22 cm. IN RUSSIAN. Also issued in English as: “1939 : The Alliance that Never was and the Coming of World War II. ” This 1999 study challenges the orthodox interpretation of why negotiations between Britain, France and the Soviet Union failed to produce an alliance against Nazi Germany. A Russian translation. SUBJECT (S) : World War, 1939-1945 -- Causes. Diplomatic history. OCLC lists only 1 copy worldwide (Queens Univ. Library in Canada) . Some edgewear. About very good condition. (HOLO2-130-12)