In Europa: Eine Reise durch das 20. Jahrhundert

Synopsis of In Europa: Eine Reise durch das 20. Jahrhundert

In this monumental work, historian Geert Mak embarks on an exhaustive journey across the European continent to chronicle the 20th century. Through its pages, the author combines travel reporting with deep historical analysis, visiting key locations that defined the century, from centers of power to the scenes of great tragedies, offering a human and detailed view of recent European history. Mak interviews a wide variety of witnesses, from politicians and writers to ordinary citizens, to reconstruct the collective memory of a century marked by catastrophes and transformations. This book is an essential read for understanding the formation of contemporary Europe and the events that have shaped our current reality.