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Book Synopsis: Drawing on half a century of firsthand experience and exemplary scholarship, Timothy Garton Ash tells the story of postwar Europe’s triumphs and tragedies. “This is not a potted history of the European Union—still less of Britain’s tortuous relationships with it. Instead, the book casts a panoramic eye over a far-flung continent of 850 million people, and heeds the word on the street in Pristina as much as in Paris. . . . [A] fair-minded but warm-hearted book.”—Boyd Tonkin, Financial Times
“Is Europe a real entity or a mere wishful-thinking construct? This closely observed book explores both possibilities.”—Kirkus Reviews
Timothy Garton Ash, Europe’s “historian of the present,” has been “breathing Europe” for the last half century. In Homelands he embarks on a journey in time and space around the postwar continent, drawing on his own notes from many great events, giving vivid firsthand accounts of its leading actors, revisiting the places where its history was made, and recalling its triumphs and tragedies through their imprint on the present.
Garton Ash offers an account of events as seen from the ground—history illustrated by memoir. He describes how Europe emerged from wartime devastation to rebuild, to triumph with the fall of the Berlin Wall, to democratize and unite. And then to falter. It is a singular history of a period of unprecedented progress along with a clear-eyed account of how so much went wrong, from the financial crisis of 2008 to the war in Ukraine. From the pen of someone who, in spite of Brexit, emphatically describes himself as an English European, this is both a tour d’horizon and a tour de force.
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Discover the captivating history of postwar Europe with "Homelands: A Personal History of Europe" by Timothy Garton Ash. With over half a century of firsthand experience and extensive research, Garton Ash provides an insightful account of Europe's triumphs and tragedies. This engaging book goes beyond a mere overview of the European Union, delving into the lives of its diverse inhabitants and their stories from Pristina to Paris. Immerse yourself in this fair-minded yet warm-hearted exploration of Europe's past and present.
Uncover the true essence of Europe as a real entity and more than just a wishful-thinking construct. "Homelands" takes you on a journey through time and space, guided by the expert perspective of Timothy Garton Ash. Drawing from his personal notes and encounters with key figures, this book brings history to life with vivid firsthand accounts. Rediscover the places where Europe's history was shaped and understand the impact of its triumphs and tragedies on the present day.
Experience history from a unique standpoint as Garton Ash intertwines memoir with historical events. "Homelands" highlights Europe's remarkable journey of rebuilding and triumph, including the momentous fall of the Berlin Wall. Witness the process of democratization and unification that brought hope and progress to the continent. However, Garton Ash also addresses the bumpy road Europe has faced, from the financial crisis of 2008 to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Gain a clear-eyed understanding of Europe's ups and downs through the eyes of someone intimately connected to its story.
As an English European, Garton Ash's perspective on Europe's history is both nuanced and insightful. Despite the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, "Homelands" serves as a testament to the author's unwavering belief in Europe's significance. Embark on a journey that combines a panoramic view of the continent with meticulous attention to detail. This extraordinary book is a tour d'horizon and a tour de force, offering a comprehensive and compelling account of Europe's past and present.
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