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Book Synopsis: Winner of the PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize “A superb and immensely important book.”—Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post
The Second World War might have officially ended in May 1945, but in reality it rumbled on for another ten years... The end of World War II in Europe is remembered as a time when cheering crowds filled the streets, but the reality was quite different. Across Europe, landscapes had been ravaged, entire cities razed, and more than thirty million people had been killed in the war. The institutions that we now take for granted—such as police, media, transport, and local and national government—were either entirely absent or compromised. Crime rates soared, economies collapsed, and whole populations hovered on the brink of starvation. In Savage Continent, Keith Lowe describes a continent where individual Germans and collaborators were rounded up and summarily executed, where concentration camps were reopened, and violent anti-Semitism was reborn. In some of the monstrous acts of ethnic cleansing the world has ever seen, tens of millions were expelled from their ancestral homelands. Savage Continent is the story of post–war Europe, from the close of the war right to the establishment of an uneasy stability at the end of the 1940s. Based principally on primary sources from a dozen countries, Savage Continent is the chronicle of a world gone mad, the standard history of post–World War II Europe for years to come.
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Discover the untold story of post–World War II Europe in the captivating book, Savage Continent: Europe in the Aftermath of World War II. Winner of the prestigious PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize, this immersive account sheds light on a dark chapter in history that is often overlooked. Author Keith Lowe brings the turmoil and devastation of the period to life, revealing the harsh realities faced by millions of Europeans.
Unlike the jubilant scenes we often associate with the end of the war, Savage Continent unveils the grim aftermath that plagued Europe for another decade. Entire cities lay in ruins, economies crumbled, and crime rates soared. Through carefully curated primary sources from numerous countries, Lowe paints a vivid picture of a continent struggling to rebuild amidst widespread chaos.
What sets Savage Continent apart is its unflinching portrayal of the violence and atrocities that continued even after the war officially ended. With chilling detail, Lowe explores the horrifying resurgence of antisemitism, the reopening of concentration camps, and the ruthless execution of individual Germans and collaborators. Millions were forcibly expelled from their homes, resulting in one of the largest acts of ethnic cleansing in history.
This critically acclaimed book is not only an enthralling read but also an essential historical account. It illuminates the harrowing period in Europe's history that shaped the continent for years to come. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply curious about the untold stories of World War II, Savage Continent is a must-read that will leave you with a deep appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit.
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