Mazower, Mark
Dark Continent: Europe's Twentieth Century
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140241594
- author:
- Mazower, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- European history: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dark Continent Europe's Twentieth Century by Mark Mazower is a comprehensive history of the continent's tumultuous 20th century. The book explores the struggles of three rival ideologies - liberal democracy, communism, and fascism - as they vied to create a new world order. Mazower's thesis challenges the traditional view of Europe as a bastion of democracy, instead revealing a century marked by division, bloodshed, and the reinvention of the continent. This thought-provoking work is a masterful analysis of the complexities of European history, shedding new light on the events that shaped the continent. With its compelling narrative and insightful commentary, Dark Continent Europe's Twentieth Century is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern Europe. A fascinating and disturbing read, this book offers a profound examination of the fragility of democracy and the devastating consequences of ideological extremism.
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