Judt, Tony
Thinking the Twentieth Century
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099563556
- author:
- Judt, Tony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- History, Cultural History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Thinking the Twentieth Century by Tony Judt and Timothy Snyder is a profound exploration of modern thought, tracing the intellectual history of the 20th century. The authors present a nuanced analysis of prominent thinkers, explaining both their ideas and the risks of their political commitments. Through a series of intimate conversations between Judt and his friend and fellow historian Timothy Snyder, this book offers unprecedented clarity and insight into an era marked by conflicting ideas and intense debates. By examining the texts of the time and guided by their vision, Judt and Snyder revive forgotten ideas and scrutinize fashionable trends, shedding light on the complexities of modern life. This work not only provides a rich understanding of the past but also highlights the obligations of the present to the past, and the force of historical perspective in shaping our moral considerations.
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