Small Wars, Far Away Places : The Genesis of the Modern World 1945-65 Paperback / softback
by Michael Burleigh
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The collapse of Western colonial empires in the twenty years after the Second World War led to a series of vicious struggles for power - in Africa, Asia and the Middle East - whose bloody consequences haunt us still. Acclaimed historian Michael Burleigh's brilliant analytic skills and clear eye for common themes underpins this powerful account of those conflicts.
He takes us on a historical journey from Algeria to Cuba, from Malaysia to Palestine, and from Kenya to Vietnam and, in so doing, he reframes mid-twentieth-century history by forcing us to look away from the Cold War to the hot wars that continue to afflict us. The result is a dazzling work of history, which examines the death of colonialism with passion, insight and genuine understanding of what it feels like to be caught in the middle of realpolitik.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:608 pages
- Publisher:Pan Macmillan
- Publication Date:13/03/2014
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- ISBN:9780330529488
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:608 pages
- Publisher:Pan Macmillan
- Publication Date:13/03/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9780330529488