Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945

Written by:
Tony Judt
Narrated by:
Ralph Cosham

Unabridged Audiobook

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25
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4
Release Date
December 2010
Duration
43 hours 1 minute
Summary
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“Impressive . . . Mr. Judt writes with enormous authority.” —The Wall Street Journal“Magisterial . . . It is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive, authoritative, and yes, readable postwar history.” —The Boston Globe

Almost a decade in the making, this much-anticipated grand history of postwar Europe from one of the world’s most esteemed historians and intellectuals is a singular achievement. Postwar is the first modern history that covers all of Europe, both east and west, drawing on research in six languages to sweep listeners through thirty-four nations and sixty years of political and cultural change—all in one integrated, enthralling narrative. The book incorporates international relations, domestic politics, ideas, social change, economic development, and culture—high and low. Every country has its chance to play the lead, and although the big themes are superbly handled—including the cold war, the love/hate relationship with America, cultural and economic malaise and rebirth, and the myth and reality of unification—none of them is allowed to overshadow the rich pageant that is the whole. Vividly and clearly written for the general listener, witty, opinionated, and full of fresh and surprising stories and asides, Postwar is a movable feast for lovers of history and lovers of Europe alike.

Both intellectually ambitious and compelling, thrilling in its scope and delightful in its small details, Postwar is a rare joy.
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Throw A

A thorough and well-researched account of post-war Europe which remains focussed despite the breadth of topics in scope. Also particularly fascinating to read about topics such as the EU, NATO, and the Cold War in parallel to current affairs.

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John Scully

This is a stunningly comprehensive book. The amount of research must have been absolutely staggering, and it's a fascinating read. It is brilliantly written, and will leave you with a very clear understanding of how Europe stands today, in relation to its history since 1945. The narration is actually quite good, though many of the foreign names have been overdubbed somewhat inelegantly. Overall, I highly recommend it. It will take some time, however, so be forewarned. It's quite an endeavor.

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