Michael S. Neiberg
Potsdam: The End of World War II and the Remaking of Europe
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465075256
- author:
- Michael S. Neiberg
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 2.8 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, World History, World War II 1939-1945
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Potsdam Conference: A Turning Point in European History In the aftermath of World War II, Europe lay in ruins. Millions of refugees were dispersed across the continent, while Britain was bankrupt and Germany had been reduced to rubble. In July 1945, three leaders gathered in Berlin to negotiate a lasting peace, one that would finally bring an end to the conflict that had started in 1914. The conference was marked by a series of unexpected events, including the replacement of one leader by another, which significantly altered the power dynamic. The delegates struggled to find a new balance, as one leader sought to capitalize on his strong position to demand control of Eastern Europe. This book provides a vivid account of the Potsdam conference, capturing the personalities and motivations of the key players.
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