The World Since 1945 Av Professor P. M. H. (reader In History P. M. H. Bell University Of Liverpool Uk) Bell, Mark (johns Hopkins University Usa) Gilb

A masterly synthesis of the history of the contemporary world, <i>The World Since 1945</i> offers the ideal introduction to the events of the period between the end of the Second World War and the present day. P. M. H. Bell and Mark Gilbert balance a clear narrative with in-depth analysis to guide the reader through the aftermath of the Second World War, the Cold War, decolonization, D¿nte and the Arab-Israeli Conflict, up to the on-going ethnic strife and political instability of the 21st century. The new edition has been thoroughly revised to fully reflect developments in the history and historiography of the post-war world, and features five new chapters on the post-Cold War world, covering topics including: - The rise and fall of American hegemony- The decline of Europe- The rise of Asia- Political Islam as a global force - The role of human rights<i>The World Since 1945</i> challenges us to better understand what happened and why in the post-war period and shows the ways in which

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