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Mentioned in 11 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.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Referenced as being clear eyed about how Europe was established.
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S2 Ep1060: Ta-Nehisi Coates: A Natural Human Reaction
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Frank Gavin
as a tremendous book about post-war Europe.
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Ep 254: Frank Gavin on History and Statecraft
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Rudyard Lynch
as a recent purchase to learn more about post–World War II European history.
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Explaining the Pax Americana
A book that had a huge influence on
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Keyu Jin
, who likes history and learning from it.
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Ep. 315: Keyu Jin on What Everyone Gets Wrong on China
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Ian Dunt
as a historian referenced in the episode description and reading list on Europe's intellectual history.
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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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From Opinion: Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nehisi Coates on the Story We Tell About America
Mentioned by the hosts as part of the episode reading list for understanding postwar European recovery and integration.
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European Union – Part Two – Reality Bites
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Brian McCullough
as a book explaining much about the 20th century.
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Mentioned by the hosts as a recurring source on how the Cold War shaped the European project.
European Union – Part Three – The Expanse
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Ivan Krastev
when discussing Tony Gertz's work on European history.
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