Postwar

The definitive history of Europe s rebirth.From the ruins of war to the rise of the European Union, Postwar tells the sweeping story of Europe s transformation in the 20th century. Historian Tony Judt draws on a lifetime of scholarship to chart how nations reckoned with totalitarianism, and forged a new vision of democracy and cooperation. Combining intellectual depth with narrative power, Judt s masterpiece offers profound lessons about memory, identity and resilience. Postwar is not only an essential work of history - it s a guide to understanding the political and cultural foundations of modern Europe. A real masterpiece Ian Kershaw History-writing with a human face and brainpower Norman Davies The standard reference work on European post-war history Misha Glenny