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Author:

Jarausch, Konrad Hugo.

Title:

Out of ashes : a new history of Europe in the twentieth century / Konrad H. Jarausch.

Publisher:

Princeton University Press,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

ix, 867 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Subject:

Europe--History--20th century.
Europe--Politics and government--20th century.
Europe--Social conditions--20th century.
Social change--Europe--History--20th century.
1900 - 1999

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction: The European Paradox -- Part I: Promise of Progress, 1900-1929 -- 1. Global Domination -- 2. Breakdown of Peace -- 3. Waging Total War -- 4. Bolshevik Revolution -- 5. Democratic Hopes -- 6. Fascist Alternative -- 7. Modernist Provocations -- Part II: Descent into Self-destruction, 1929-45 -- 8. Devastating Depression -- 9. Stalinist Modernization -- 10. Hitler's Volksgemeinschaft -- 11. Unleashing World War II -- 12. Axis Conquest -- 13. Nazi Holocaust -- 14. Bitter Victory -- Part III: Surprising Recovery, 1945-73 -- 15. Democratic Renewal -- 16. Dictating Communism -- 17. Cold War Crises -- 18. Disappointing Decolonization -- 19. Economic Integration -- 20. Pop and Prosperity -- 21. Planning Social Reform -- Part IV: Confronting Globalization, 1973-2000 -- 22. Revolt against Modernity -- 23. Postindustrial Transition -- 24. Return to Détente -- 25. Peaceful Revolution -- 26. Transforming the East -- 27. Global Challenges -- 28. Prospects for the Twenty-First Century -- Postscript: A Chastened Europe.

Summary:

"A sweeping history of twentieth-century Europe, Out of Ashes tells the story of an era of unparalleled violence and barbarity yet also of humanity, prosperity, and promise. Konrad Jarausch describes how the European nations emerged from the nineteenth century with high hopes for continued material progress and proud of their imperial command over the globe, only to become embroiled in the bloodshed of World War I, which brought an end to their optimism and gave rise to competing democratic, communist, and fascist ideologies. Out of Ashes explores the paradox of the European encounter with modernity in the twentieth century, shedding new light on why it led to cataclysm, inhumanity, and self-destruction, but also social justice, democracy, and peace"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0691152799
9780691152790

OCLC:

(OCoLC)894935647

LCCN:

2014031328

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

PRAX771 -- Cowles Library (Des Moines)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)