A concise introduction to European history between 1914 and 1945, this series of succinct interpretations written by leading scholars offers a new introduction to the period. Covering historical developments in all areas within Europe's natural borders - from the Atlantic to the Arctic Ocean, from the Bosporus to the Urals and the Mediterranean, the book moves beyond the view that the history of this period can only be understood in terms of catastrophe. Instead it argues for a more balanced perspective, suggesting that both 'darker' and 'lighter' elements in Europe's history were capable of evolving simultaneously. Without neglecting the more familiar stories of war, gecide, and ecomic depression, each chapter demonstrates that political stability and regime collapse, social progress and mass poverty, the crisis of European civilization and remarkable cultural achievements, existed alongside each other. Emphasising the histories of the smaller states, and the multi-faceted nature of the period, Twisted Paths illuminates the diversity of Europe's experiences in the first half of the twentieth century.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10
0199545308
ISBN-13
9780199545308
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96070247
Product Key Features
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Regional History
Dimensions
Weight
681g
Height
233mm
Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Oxford
Spine
24mm
Edited by
Robert Gerwarth
Content Note
31 Halftones & 5 Maps
Date of Publication
17/04/2008
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Genre
Regional History
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