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Thinking the Twentieth Century

Pages
432
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

In a series of conversations with historian Timothy Snyder, the great Tony Judt offers his final reflections on the ideas that defined the twentieth century. They explore the promises and failures of ideologies like communism, fascism, and liberalism. The book serves as a guide to modern political thought, examining the intellectuals who shaped history and the consequences of their beliefs. It is a brilliant and accessible look at the forces that created our world.

How it reads

Prose complexity 10/10
Content warnings (1)
Violence

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