The biography explores the life of Marc Bloch, a prominent historian and a soldier who served in both World Wars. It delves into his significant contributions to historical scholarship and his role as a leader in the Resistance during World War II. The narrative highlights his dual identity as a scholar and a patriot, shedding light on his experiences and the impact of his work on history.
Now in its third edition, Cold War provides an accessible and comprehensive account of the decades-long conflict between two nuclear-armed Superpowers during the twentieth century. This book offers a broader timeline than any other Cold War text, charting the lead-up to the conflict from the Russian Revolution to World War II, providing an authoritative narrative and analysis of the period between 1945 and 1991, and scrutinizing the thirty-year aftermath, including the prospect of a new Cold War. In this new edition, Carole K. Fink provides new insights and perspectives on key events, with an emphasis on people, power, and ideas. The third edition covers developments in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America as well as in Europe. It also includes: Ten new maps that illustrate the global reach of the long conflict An extended chronology to show recent related events Discussion of the 2016 US election, subsequent Trump-Putin relationship, continuing Middle East turmoil, and new role of China in world politics An updated bibliography to reflect recent scholarship in the area Cold War is the consummate book on this complex global rivalry and will be of interest to students of contemporary US and international history and history enthusiasts alike.
The Great Powers, the Jews, and International Minority Protection, 1878 1938
Focusing on the era from 1878 to 1938, this study examines how Great Powers implemented a system of external supervision to address issues like Irredentism and persecution in Eastern Europe. It highlights the complexities of early international human rights diplomacy amid rising nationalism, imperialism, and the tensions leading to World War II. The book explores the interactions between Western political leaders, divided Jewish advocates, and state minority champions during a time marked by significant ideological conflicts, including Bolshevism and fascism.
Focusing on the era from 1878 to 1938, this study delves into the complexities of international minority protections. It examines the political, social, and legal frameworks that emerged during this time, highlighting how various nations addressed the rights and welfare of minority groups. Through detailed analysis, the book sheds light on the evolving nature of minority rights and the impact of international relations on these protections.
By the late 1960s, West Germany and Israel were two countries moving in almost opposite diplomatic directions. Using newly-available sources, Carole Fink re- examines the establishment of formal diplomatic ties between West Germany and Israel and the political and historical backdrop that shaped... číst celé
Neue Perspektiven auf die Geschichte der Menschenrechte, der deutsch-israelischen Beziehungen und des Kalten Krieges. Carole Fink zählt seit Jahren zu den produktivsten und profiliertesten Köpfen der International History. Dass diese Teildisziplin der Geschichtswissenschaft weit mehr bieten kann als nüchterne Diplomatiegeschichte, zeigt die Autorin einmal mehr in den innovativen und quellengesättigten Beiträgen dieses Bandes: Wie haben die mannigfaltigen turns der Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften das Profil und die Perspektiven der International History in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten verändert? Wie funktionierte der vom Völkerbund installierte Minderheitenschutz in einer Welt, in der das Selbstbestimmungsrecht der Nationalstaaten weiterhin fast uneingeschränkte Priorität genoss? Mit welchen politischen Maßnahmen unterminierten Großbritannien und Australien Ende der dreißiger Jahre die internationalen Bemühungen um sichere Zufluchtsorte für die europäischen Juden? Welche politischen und persönlichen Faktoren prägten Günter Grass´ Israelreise im März 1967, die als Vorbote eines fundamentalen Wandels der deutsch-israelischen Beziehungen gelesen werden kann? In einem abschließenden Gespräch reflektiert Carole Fink über ihre eigene Wissenschaftssozialisation und den Wandel ihres Fachs seit den sechziger Jahren. Der Band erscheint in englischer Sprache.
In post-World War II European history, the years 1945, 1968, and 1989 are recognized as transformative moments, but 1956 emerges as a significant marker of global change. This year witnessed Khrushchev’s denunciation of Stalin, the Polish and Hungarian revolutions, and the Suez Crisis, making it one of the most violent years of the Cold War. The superpower rivalry during this time influenced every aspect of life globally. Concurrently, 1956 saw the emergence of global movements and a shared consciousness, challenging the dominance of powerful nation-states as borders became more porous to goods, people, and ideas, alongside the looming threat of nuclear conflict. This volume compiles new scholarship based on original research that transcends national boundaries, offering a long-term perspective on the events of that pivotal year. It stems from two conferences held in 2005: one in Slovakia focused on "The European 1956" and the other in Australia addressing "The Global 1956." The editors and thirteen authors from various countries examine key historical questions from 1956, including the Cold War, decolonization, and the emergence of a new global culture. The book is structured into four sections, integrating new archival findings with contemporary historiographical approaches, covering the Cold War's heart, upheavals in European communism, the birth of the Common Market, and other global issues that shaped the following decade
One of the largest twentieth century summit meetings, the Genoa Conference of 1922, was also a notable failure, due to the gulf between the Allies and Germany, between the West and Soviet Russia, and among the World War I victors and their small allies. This book, a unique international collaboration, presents various perspectives on the Genoa Conference: its leadership, goals, and outcome. The authors present new findings on such questions as the sensational Rapallo Treaty between Germany and Russia; the strategy of the small neutral powers; and the policy of the United States toward European debts. Readers will find contrasting as well as complementary views in this volume.
