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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.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Referenced as being clear eyed about how Europe was established.
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