About the book
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
Editions of Postwar
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099542032
- EBook
- ISBN 9781446418024
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781473556270
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Postwar about?
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
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Postwar?
History and Archaeology > History > European history
Where can I read a sample of Postwar?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780099542032
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Postwar?
Tony Judt
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Postwar is available as paperback(ISBN 9780099542032) and ebook(ISBN 9781446418024) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781473556270)
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