Author:Robert Gellately
Between 1914 and 1945 European society was in almost continuous upheaval, enduring two world wars, the Russian Revolution, the Holocaust and the rise and fall of the Third Reich. In his remarkably ambitious and powerful narrative, historian Robert Gellately argues that these tragedies are all inextricably linked and that to consider them as discrete events is to misunderstand their entire genesis and character.
Crucially, Gellately makes clear how previous studies comparing the Soviet and Nazi dictatorships are fatally flawed by neglecting the importance of Lenin in the unfolding drama and, in his rejection of the myth of the 'good' Lenin, creates a ground-breaking account of all three dictatorships. Teh result is a monumental work of history.
A book that is both sensible and sophisticated, scholarly and very readable
—— Simon Sebag MontefioreGellately sets a high standard... Lucid prose and vivid examples make the book admirably accessible to non-specialists... it also engages expertly in one of hte most closely fought historiographical battles of past decades, the Historikerstreit
—— The EconomistApproachable... The book is strong in highlighting the almost unbelieveable terror and utterly ruthless assault on humanity in both regimes
—— Ian Kershaw , BBC History MagazineBernstein describes their struggles and perseverance without a trace of self-dramatisation or self-pity, in quiet prose that sometimes touches poetry.
—— Washington PostA fitting sequel to the very moving The Invisible Wall. The warmth of the author's personality comes through in every incident he describes. Harry Berstein's story of his family's emigration from England to an America on the brink of the Depression is told with a convincing simplicity of style which effortlessly holds the reader to the last page. If you enjoyed The Invisible Wall you will certainly enjoy The Dream.
—— Donald James WhealA comprehensive and gripping read, as great an overview of war and hubris as can be managed in 400 pages
—— Scotland on SundayA well-written, fast-paced narrative... This book is a welcome and readable addition to the ever-growing library of books about this French colossus
—— BBC History MagazineAs a stirring narrative of doomed military endeavour, his book could hardly be bettered
—— Sunday TimesHis account of the 6 week odyssey to Alexandria provides an intimate portrait of the squalid, fetid life on board eighteenth century ships, and his description of the successive stages of the expedition are well-judged. He also captures the tensions of the occupation with skill
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