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Out of Ashes : A New History of Europe in the Twentieth Century

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Unparalleled history of Europe in the 20th century.

Out of Ashes is a comprehensive and gripping account of Europe's history in the 20th century. It delves into the optimism at the beginning of the century, the devastation of two world wars and the Holocaust, and the eventual rise of democracy and peace. The author provides a balanced view of the paradox of European modernity and how it led to both destruction and progress. This book would be an excellent choice for history enthusiasts who want to gain a deeper understanding of Europe's tumultuous past.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Out of Ashes : A New History of Europe in the Twentieth Century

Regular price RM86.35 MYR
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ISBN: 9780691173078
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM160.87 MYR
Date of Publication: 2016-08-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History
Goodreads rating: 3.57
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A sweeping history of twentieth-century Europe, "Out of Ashes" tells the story of an era of unparalleled violence and barbarity yet also of humanity, prosperity, and promise.Konrad Jarausch describes how the European nations emerged from the nineteenth century with high hopes for continued material progress and proud of their imperial command over the globe, only to become embroiled in the bloodshed of World War I, which brought an end to their optimism and gave rise to competing democratic, communist, and fascist ideologies. He shows how the 1920s witnessed renewed hope and a flourishing of modernist art and literature, but how the decade ended in economic collapse and gave rise to a second, more devastating world war and genocide on an unprecedented scale. Jarausch further explores how Western Europe surprisingly recovered due to American help and political integration. Finally, he examines how the Cold War pushed the divided continent to the brink of nuclear annihilation, and how the unforeseen triumph of liberal capitalism came to be threatened by Islamic fundamentalism, global economic crisis, and an uncertain future.A gripping narrative, "Out of Ashes" explores the paradox of the European encounter with modernity in the twentieth century, shedding new light on why it led to cataclysm, inhumanity, and self-destruction, but also social justice, democracy, and peace.
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Unparalleled history of Europe in the 20th century.

Out of Ashes is a comprehensive and gripping account of Europe's history in the 20th century. It delves into the optimism at the beginning of the century, the devastation of two world wars and the Holocaust, and the eventual rise of democracy and peace. The author provides a balanced view of the paradox of European modernity and how it led to both destruction and progress. This book would be an excellent choice for history enthusiasts who want to gain a deeper understanding of Europe's tumultuous past.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.