What the World Rejected: Hitler’s Peace Offers 1933–1940 by Friedrich Stieve examines diplomatic efforts made by Germany before and during World War II. The book outlines multiple instances in which Adolf Hitler allegedly proposed peace agreements to European nations, particularly Britain and France, only for these offers to be rejected. Stieve presents these events as evidence that Germany was not solely responsible for the outbreak of war, arguing that other nations contributed to escalating tensions. The book details various peace proposals, including those related to territorial disputes and broader efforts to prevent further conflict. It frames these offers as sincere attempts at diplomacy, though mainstream historical analysis often challenges this perspective. The work remains controversial due to its revisionist approach to World War II history.