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Reflections of a Veteran Pessimist is divided into four sections: Europe in Decline, Jews in the Twentieth Century, Russia after the Soviet Union, and Observations. Having lived under the Nazi regime, Laqueur is keenly aware of the dangers posed by strident nationalism in Europe and rampant religious zealotry in the Middle East.



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Walter Laqueur



Zusammenfassung
Having been exposed early in life to the dangers of extreme nationalism, journalist and historian Walter Laqueur chose to align his thinking with Victor Hugo's ideal of a "European Brotherhood" where the European nations would merge into a "superior unit" overcoming war and strife. However, as time wore on and consolidating national solidarities seemed ever more impossible, Laqueur became more of a pessimist. Today, he still hopes for unity, but doubts that it will ever come to pass. This volume represents the culmination of thought of a most noteworthy, contemporary historian. Reflections of a Veteran Pessimist is divided into four sections: Europe in Decline, Jews in the Twentieth Century, Russia after the Soviet Union, and Observations. Having lived under the Nazi regime, Laqueur is keenly aware of the dangers posed by strident nationalism in Europe and rampant religious zealotry in the Middle East. Reflecting on the lingering financial crisis in Europe, Laqueur observes its serious consequences-populist movements and growing opposition to European integration. He notes that the influx of refugees resulting from Middle Eastern instability have sharpened the challenges facing Europe and weakened its unity. Laqueur also examines the growth of authoritarian nationalism in Russia and the de facto renewal of the Cold War with the West.Offering fascinating insights into a range of themes across the period, this book is valuable reading for all those interested in twentieth-century European, Russian and Jewish history.

Inhalt

1. Europe in Decline (But Not Yet Finished) 2. Jews in the Twentieth Century 3. Russia after the Soviet Union 4. Observations
Titel
Reflections of a Veteran Pessimist
Untertitel
Contemplating Modern Europe, Russia, and Jewish History
Autor
Walter Laqueur
EAN
9781351295147
ISBN
978-1-351-29514-7
Format
E-Book (epub)
Hersteller
Taylor & Francis eBooks
Herausgeber
Taylor & Francis
Genre
Geschichte
Veröffentlichung
29.09.2017
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
1.24 MB
Anzahl Seiten
234
Jahr
2017
Untertitel
Englisch