Ther, Philipp

Europe Since 1989: A History

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ISBN 13:: 9780691181134
author:: Ther, Philipp
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Princeton University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 448
Dimensions:: 21.08 x 13.72 x 3.05 centimetres
Genre:: History, Europe, General
Condition:: New
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Europe since 1989: A History by Philipp Ther A comprehensive history of post-1989 Europe, this book offers a sweeping narrative filled with vivid details and memorable stories. Philipp Ther explores how the collapse of communism led to catastrophic economic effects in former Soviet Bloc countries, challenging the idea that liberalization was the key to later growth. Ther argues that human capital and social transformation played a crucial role in determining economic success or failure, rather than the capitalist West's efforts to reshape Eastern Europe. The book also examines how this reshaping had far-reaching consequences for Western Europe, particularly Germany. Bringing the story up to the present day, Ther compares the experiences of Eastern and Southern Europe after the 2008-9 global financial crisis. This account provides a compelling insight into the new order of Europe, forged from the chaotic aftermath of the Cold War. It is essential reading for understanding post-Brexit Europe and its current challenges for democracy and the European Union.

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