The Last Day-2nd ed.

The Munich Agreement of September 1938, which tragically crippled the then Czechoslovak Republic, is still perceived as one of the most painful moments in our modern history. It triggered the greatest catastrophe of war, which afflicted the whole of Europe and other continents, and profoundly influenced subsequent global developments. Although Czech politicians, led by President Beneš, tried with all their might to save the republic, including by military force, they were unable to confront the betrayal of their allies – France and Great Britain. The fate of a small country in the middle of Europe was of no concern to them. With their help, Adolf Hitler achieved his goal and marched victoriously towards his dream of a thousand-year Reich. What preceded the Munich Agreement, why it happened, who was involved in that shameful act and how, and how it all unfolded – these and other facts are described by the renowned Czech historian, Professor Robert Kvaček. Based on a detailed knowledge of contemporary documents, he vividly portrays the events and atmosphere of those September days, especially the very last one.