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Airships in International Affairs, 1890-1940

by John Duggan

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This book analyzes the unique psychological appeal of the airship worldwide and shows how this appeal was exploited for ulterior political purposes. They were used by Count Zeppelin to advance German militarism, American Admiral Moffett to fight US Army aviation ambitions, British Lord Thomson to foster Socialism and strengthen Empire ties, Mussolini to promote Italian Fascism, Stalin to foster world Communism, and Hitler to promote Nazi ideology. As airships roamed worldwide, they carried these political influences with them.

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About the Author

John Duggan is editor of the journal Zepplin.

Henry Cord Meyer is Emeritus Professor of History, University of California, Irvine.

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Table of Contents

Introduction: Technology and the Human Psyche * Imperial German Precedents, 1890-1918 * Zeppelins in International Politics, 1919-1921 * Zeppelins Reborn in America, 1922-1924 * Airships in International Political Competition, 1924-1928 * International Airships Hubris and Adversity, 1928-1930 * Buffeting for German and American Airships, 1931-1935 * Airship Wonder Captured by Nazi Ideology, 1935-1940

Introduction: Technology and the Human Psyche * Imperial German Precedents, 1890-1918 * Zeppelins in International Politics, 1919-1921 * Zeppelins Reborn in America, 1922-1924 * Airships in International Political Competition, 1924-1928 * International Airships Hubris and Adversity, 1928-1930 * Buffeting for German and American Airships, 1931-1935 * Airship Wonder Captured by Nazi Ideology, 1935-1940


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Product Details

ISBN:
9780333751282
Author:
Duggan, John
Author:
Meyer, Henry Cord
Publisher:
Palgrave MacMillan
Location:
Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Subject:
Aviation - General
Subject:
History
Subject:
International Relations
Subject:
International Security
Subject:
Airships
Subject:
International Relations - General
Subject:
Political Freedom & Security - International Secur
Subject:
Modern - General
Subject:
Airships -- History.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
no. 44
Publication Date:
December 2001
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
296
Dimensions:
8.80x5.76x.90 in. 1.22 lbs.
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