Tony judt 19482010, the author of 11 books, was erich maria remarque professor of european studies at new york university and director and founder of the remarque institute. A history of europe since 1945 by tony judt, paperback. Postwar audiobook by tony judt 9781483078663 rakuten kobo. One of the most acclaimed works on contemporary history, this book explores the story of europe since 1945. Where judts masterpiece postwar redefined the history of modern europe by uniting the stories of its eastern and western halves, thinking the twentieth century unites the centurys. The book examines six decades of european history from the end of world war ii in 1945 up to 2005. Judt covers a lot of ground in a book best digested slowly, but the persistent reader will be rewarded with an expanded awareness of the direction and significance of what is, in my case at least, the background of a generations life. Written by tony judt, audiobook narrated by ralph cosham. Where judts masterpiece postwar redefined the history of modern europe by uniting the stories of its eastern and western halves, thinking the twentieth century unites the centurys conflicted intellectual history into a single soaring narrative. This book, which was written over the course of ten years, is a sweeping and yet detailed look at the way europe was indelibly shaped by world war ii.
A history of europe since 1945 by tony judt goodreads. The author was an authority on european history and it took him nearly ten years to finish this work. Tracing the story of postwar europe and its changing role in the world, judts magnificent history of the continent of our times investigates the political, soci. Tracing the story of postwar europe and its changing role in the world, judts magnificent history of the continent of our times investigates the political, social and cultural history of europe from the wreckage of postwar europe to the expansion of the eu into the former soviet empire. Here is the final book of unparalleled historian tony judt. The most original aspect of this book is the way tony judt gives predominance. A history of europe since 1945 audible audiobook unabridged. The 20th century comes to life as the age of ideas a time when, for good or for ill. Tony judt was the erich maria remarque professor of european studies at new york university, as well as the founder and director of the remarque institute, dedicated to creating an ongoing conversation between europe and the united states.
To be frank, i started reading on kindle last august and i am 80% through. Its perspective on events since 1989 up to 2005 is remarkably good. A history of europe since 1945 audiobook by tony judt. The book incorporates international relations, domestic poli.
Where judts masterpiece postwar redefined the history of modern europe by uniting the stories of its eastern and western halves, thinking the twentieth century unites the centurys conflicted intellectual history into a. While the first quarter of the book, devoted to the immediate postwar era, naturally deals with the direct. The book won considerable praise for its breadth and comprehensive approach. Tony judt, ralph cosham, blackstone audio, inc audible audiobooks. In his book postwar tony judt describes in sometimes excruciating detail, the economic, social and political changes as well as the reasons for the changes in all. In the avalanche of historical facts, judt identifies a pattern of growing intolerance in the postwar world, and hes actually talking about post world war i. Both intellectually ambitious and compelling to read, thrilling in its scope and delightful in its small details, postwar is a rare joy. A history of europe since 1945, published by penguin press. Tony judt 19482010 was a british historian, essayist, author, editor, and university professor. Listen to thinking the twentieth century by timothy snyder. Postwar by tony judt, 9780099542032, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In his book postwar tony judt describes in sometimes excruciating detail, the economic, social and political changes as well as the reasons for. A history of europe since 1945 audible audio edition.
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But tony judts superb account of europe after 1945 is still the best book around to help make sense of whats happened in europe after ww2. Random house presents the audiobook edition of postwar by tony judt, read by ralph cosham tracing the story of postwar europe and its changing role in the world, judts magnificent history of the continent of our times investigates the political, social and cultural history of europe from the wreckage of postwar europe to the expansion of the eu into the former soviet empire. Judts book postwar is a massive product of a massive undertaking, which is to tell the story of europes history since world war ii. Postwar by tony judt, 9780099542032, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Covering 34 countries and 60 years of history, tony judt chronicles the rebuilding of europe after the devastation and havoc of world war ii. Finalist for the pulitzer prize winner of the council on foreign relations arthur ross book award one of the new york times ten best books of the year almost a decade in the making, this muchanticipated grand history of postwar europe from one of the worlds most esteemed historians and intellectuals is a singular achievement. Tracing the story of postwar europe and its changing role in the world, judts magnificent history of the continent of.
Postwar is the first modern history that covers all of europe, both east and west, drawing on research in six languages to sweep readers through thirtyfour nations and sixty years of political and cultural changeall in one integrated, enthralling narrative. Only two generations have passed since world war 2, and the risk with a book about this period is that its conclusions and themes may prove to be foolish in the fullness of time. Finalist for the pulitzer prize winner of the council on foreign relations arthur ross book award one of the new york times ten best books of. Postwar, tony judts magnificent history of europe after the second world war, covers vast tracts of ground with. Listen to postwar a history of europe since 1945 by tony judt available from rakuten kobo. Judt takes an enormous amount of information and condenses it down to a manageable narrative, not in the service of some overarching thesis, but simply to communicate the basic history of the period namely, from world war two until early 2005. Postwar finalist for the pulitzer prize winner of the council on foreign relations arthur ross book award one of the new york times ten best books of the year almost a decade in the making, this muchanticipated grand history of postwar europe from one of the worlds most esteemed historians and intellectuals is a singular achievement. Tony judt, ralph cosham, blackstone audio, inc amazon. He specialized in european history, was the erich maria remarque professor in european studies at new york university, and director of nyus erich maria remarque institute. Tony judts postwar makes one lament the overuse of the word groundbreaking. A history of europe since 1945 is an extensive history of europe in the years since the end of the second world war.
Publication date 2005 topics europe history 1945publisher penguin press. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. In his book he traced european history after world war i, describing economic, political, and. A history of europe since 1945, which was one of the new york. Reflections on the forgotten twentieth century, and postwar. Professor judt is the author of ill fares the land, reappraisals. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. At almost 800 pages and packed with facts and figures, its definitely an intense book. A history of europe since 1945 is a 2005 nonfiction book written by british historian and scholar tony judt who specialised in european history. Almost a decade in the making, this muchanticipated grand history of post.
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