Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000 books

Based on first-hand archival material, this volume brings together insightful new essays on the theme of China's...  Read More >>

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A fresh take on the history of post-independence India, revealing how Muslim leaders in Congress and the community...  Read More >>

Hong Kong was a key battlefield in Asia's cultural cold war. After 1948-1949, an influx of filmmakers, writers,...  Read More >>

The sequel to “Reflections in an Oval Mirror” : life as a refugee, reporter and military interpreter, parties with...  Read More >>

Drawing inspiration from the work of Maria Todorova, Re-Imagining the Balkans displays the breadth of Balkan Studies...  Read More >>

Val�rie Andr� was born in Strasbourg, France, in 1922. From an early age, she wanted to fly, but as a woman, she...  Read More >>

Val�rie Andr� was born in Strasbourg, France, in 1922. From an early age, she wanted to fly, but as a woman, she...  Read More >>

Lloyd Ridgeon offers an original examination of the writings of radical reformist Muslim thinker, Ahmad Qābel, whose...  Read More >>

This book examines the many forces that shaped postwar French femininity as a desirable commodity, both within France...  Read More >>

This book charts the history of first-time Australian motherhood across the last 75 years, drawing upon oral history...  Read More >>

The captivating story of an influential journalist demonstrates the value of a free press to democratic society...  Read More >>

Between July and October 1940, in what became known as the Battle of Britain, a nation held its breath while the...  Read More >>

How did a kremlin, a fortified monastery or a wooden church in Russia become part of the heritage of the entire...  Read More >>

A moving new solo play about the legacy of a war that America wants to forget.  Read More >>

A unique pictorial record of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation  Read More >>

In our present world of refugees, wars, turmoil and political asylum, the story of Jim Dimov's incredible escape...  Read More >>

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Valérie André was born in Strasbourg, France, in 1922. From an early age, she wanted to fly, but as a woman, she...  Read More >>

This book throws light on what diplomats did in the Cold War, and how they did it. It underlines the variety of...  Read More >>

Das Ende der Ära Genscher Im Zentrum der deutschen Außenpolitik 1992 standen neben der Frage nach der Rolle...  Read More >>

This book examines the many forces that shaped postwar French femininity as a desirable commodity, both within France...  Read More >>

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A Best Book of 2023 by The New Yorker From the award-winning author of The Order of the Day, a piercing account...  Read More >>