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World Since 1945: An International History: An International History Hardcover – 3 November 2016
by
Professor P. M. H. Bell
(Author),
Mark Gilbert
(Author)
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A comprehensive survey of international affairs from the end of the Second World War, through to the Cold War and up to the present day.
A masterly synthesis of the history of the contemporary world, The World Since 1945 offers the ideal introduction to the events of the period between the end of the Second World War and the present day. P. M. H. Bell and Mark Gilbert balance a clear narrative with in-depth analysis to guide the reader through the aftermath of the Second World War, the Cold War, decolonization, D.tente and the Arab-Israeli Conflict, up to the on-going ethnic strife and political instability of the 21st century.
The new edition has been thoroughly revised to fully reflect developments in the history and historiography of the post-war world, and features five new chapters on the post-Cold War world, covering topics including-
- The rise and fall of American hegemony
- The decline of Europe
- The rise of Asia
- Political Islam as a global force
The World Since 1945 challenges us to better understand what happened and why in the post-war period and shows the ways in which the past continues to exercise a profound influence on the present. It is essential reading for any student of contemporary history.
A masterly synthesis of the history of the contemporary world, The World Since 1945 offers the ideal introduction to the events of the period between the end of the Second World War and the present day. P. M. H. Bell and Mark Gilbert balance a clear narrative with in-depth analysis to guide the reader through the aftermath of the Second World War, the Cold War, decolonization, D.tente and the Arab-Israeli Conflict, up to the on-going ethnic strife and political instability of the 21st century.
The new edition has been thoroughly revised to fully reflect developments in the history and historiography of the post-war world, and features five new chapters on the post-Cold War world, covering topics including-
- The rise and fall of American hegemony
- The decline of Europe
- The rise of Asia
- Political Islam as a global force
The World Since 1945 challenges us to better understand what happened and why in the post-war period and shows the ways in which the past continues to exercise a profound influence on the present. It is essential reading for any student of contemporary history.
- ISBN-101472528689
- ISBN-13978-1472528681
- Edition1st
- PublisherBLM ACADEMIC UK
- Publication date3 November 2016
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions16.99 x 3.18 x 24.41 cm
- Print length608 pages
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Review
The literature on international history since 1945 has become so vast and elaborate during the past decades that we badly need a compact survey of the kind that Philip Bell and Mark Gilbert provide. This consistently reliable and highly readable book will help readers to understand the main events that shaped the world we live in today. (Kiran Klaus Patel, Maastricht University, the Netherlands)
The authors of the second edition of The World since 1945 have done readers a great service. Out of the complicated history of our times, they have produced an impressively streamlined and accessible account. It is recommended for anyone wishing to understand more about the forces that produced today's world. (Mary Elise Sarotte, University of Southern California Dornsife, USA)
There could be no better person than Mark Gilbert to help revise and bring up to date Philip Bell's classic account of post-1945 international history. The book's elegance of style, thematic coherence and mastery of the issues are all maintained, making it an essential purchase for students and specialists alike. (Christopher Hill, University of Cambridge, UK)
The authors of the second edition of The World since 1945 have done readers a great service. Out of the complicated history of our times, they have produced an impressively streamlined and accessible account. It is recommended for anyone wishing to understand more about the forces that produced today's world. (Mary Elise Sarotte, University of Southern California Dornsife, USA)
There could be no better person than Mark Gilbert to help revise and bring up to date Philip Bell's classic account of post-1945 international history. The book's elegance of style, thematic coherence and mastery of the issues are all maintained, making it an essential purchase for students and specialists alike. (Christopher Hill, University of Cambridge, UK)
Book Description
A comprehensive survey of international affairs from the end of the Second World War, through to the Cold War and up to the present day.
About the Author
P. M. H. Bell was formerly Reader in History at the University of Liverpool, UK.
Mark Gilbert is Professor of History and International Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins University, USA.
Mark Gilbert is Professor of History and International Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins University, USA.
Product details
- Publisher : BLM ACADEMIC UK; 1st edition (3 November 2016)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 608 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1472528689
- ISBN-13 : 978-1472528681
- Dimensions : 16.99 x 3.18 x 24.41 cm
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