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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Postwar

A History of Europe Since 1945

Book • 2005

This book provides a sweeping narrative of Europe's journey from the devastation of World War II to the present day.

Judt draws on forty years of research to create a deeply learned and absorbing chronicle that weaves together the histories of Eastern and Western Europe.

The book explores the economic, cultural, and political transformations of the continent, including the impact of Soviet control, the rise of the European Union, and the ongoing legacy of the Holocaust.

Mentioned by

Brian McCullough

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Referenced as being clear eyed about how Europe was established.

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Mentioned by

Frank Gavin

as a tremendous book about post-war Europe.

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Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

as a recent purchase to learn more about post–World War II European history.

Explaining the Pax Americana

A book that had a huge influence on

Keyu Jin

, who likes history and learning from it.

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Mentioned by

Ian Dunt

as a historian referenced in the episode description and reading list on Europe's intellectual history.

European Union – Part One – Come Together

Recommended by Ta-Nehisi Coates for understanding how flaws in American history fit within the broader context of human history.

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Mentioned by the hosts as part of the episode reading list for understanding postwar European recovery and integration.

European Union – Part Two – Reality Bites

Mentioned by the hosts as a recurring source on how the Cold War shaped the European project.

European Union – Part Three – The Expanse

Mentioned by

Peter Hamby

when discussing how long wars and their aftermath can take to resolve.

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Recommended by

Brian McCullough

as a book explaining much about the 20th century.

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