Mark Mazower is a distinguished historian whose work delves into modern Europe and international history. His writing stands out for its profound insights into complex historical processes, particularly within the context of the twentieth century. Mazower approaches history with an emphasis on the interconnectedness of various cultures and societies, analyzing how ideas about global order have been shaped. His scholarship is lauded for its depth and its ability to present intricate subjects in a clear and compelling narrative.
From the author of the greatly praised "Dark Continent" comes a richly textured social history of the Aegean seaport that has been a crossroads of civilization since the dawn of Byzantium. of photos, 8 in full color.
The narrative delves into the rich tapestry of a once-thriving city under Ottoman rule, highlighting its extraordinary cultural diversity. It portrays a society where various ethnicities and religions coexisted, from Egyptian merchants to Spanish-speaking rabbis, creating a unique atmosphere of tolerance and shared spirituality. The book examines the dynamics of this vibrant community and the factors that led to its decline amidst the rise of modern nationalism, offering a poignant reflection on the interplay of history, culture, and identity.
WINNER OF THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE 2021, SHORTLISTED FOR THE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2022, and recognized as a New Statesman and Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year 2021, this work is hailed as a definitive treatment of its subject for years to come. In the aftermath of Napoleon's defeat in 1815, the quest for Greek freedom united individuals across Europe and the United States. Mark Mazower's compelling narrative recounts the remarkable struggle of the Greek people against Sultan Mahmud II and the formidable Ottoman forces, including Turkish cavalry, Albanian soldiers, and Egyptians. Despite facing overwhelming odds and severe hardships, the Greeks persevered until military intervention from Russia, France, and Britain ultimately secured their independence. Mazower intricately weaves together various perspectives, delving into the minds of revolutionary conspirators and the experiences of besieged towns. He presents the lives of priests, sailors, slaves, and vulnerable civilians amidst the brutality of war. The book explores the broader implications of this struggle, linking it to the rise of Romanticism and a new political landscape that inspired volunteers from across Europe to join the fight for Greek independence. It highlights how nationalism emerged as a powerful force, reshaping the world and altering the course of history at a significant personal cost. Critics have praised it as "exquisite" and "superbly subtle and thoro
Profiles the Reich's pre-World War II plans for transforming Eastern Europe, describing the considerable resources that were amassed for the endeavor while explaining how Nazi brutality and short-sightedness ultimately cost Germany its victories. 40,000 first printing.
Uncovering his family's remarkable and moving stories, Mark Mazower recounts the sacrifices and silences that marked a generation and their descendants. It was a family that fate drove into the siege of Stalingrad, the Vilna ghetto, occupied Paris, and even into the ranks of the Wehrmacht. His British father was the lucky one, the son of Russian Jewish emigrants who settled in London after escaping the civil war and revolution. Max, the grandfather, had started out as a socialist and manned the barricades against tsarist troops, but never spoke of it. His wife, Frouma, came from a family ravaged by the Great Terror yet somehow making their way in Soviet society. In the centenary of the Russian Revolution, What You Did Not Tell recounts a brand of socialism erased from memory - humanistic, impassioned, and broad-ranging in its sympathies. But it also explores the unexpected happiness that may await history's losers, the power of friendship, and the love of place that allowed Max and Fro
This text replaces the belief that Europe is the natural home of freedom and democracy. It provides instead a far more sinister picture of a continent which has been both a breeding ground and an experimental farm for ideologies of extraordinary ferocity.
The compelling and provocative history of world government, from acclaimed author Mark Mazower Shortlisted for the RUSI 2013 Duke of Wellington Medal for Military LiteratureIn 1815 the shocked and exhausted victors of the decades of fighting that had engulfed Europe for a generation agreed to a new system for keeping the peace. Instead of independent states changing sides, doing deals and betraying one another, a new, collegial 'Concert of Europe' would ensure that the brutal chaos of the Napoleonic Wars never happened again.Mark Mazower's remarkable new book recreates two centuries of international government - the struggle to spread values and build institutions to bring order to an anarchic and dangerous state system.
Winner of the Wolfson History Prize, this book sheds light on what has been called the tinderbox of Europe, whose troubles have ignited wider wars for hundreds of years.
Focusing on a historically tumultuous region often referred to as the tinderbox of Europe, this award-winning work explores the complex factors that have led to prolonged conflicts and wider wars over centuries. It delves into the intricate political, social, and cultural dynamics that have shaped the area, providing a comprehensive understanding of its historical significance and the ongoing challenges it faces.
Meine Familie im 20. Jahrhundert
Als sein Vater stirbt und er die Bestattung seiner Großeltern erforschen möchte, beginnt Mark Mazower, als Historiker in Archiven nachzuforschen. Dabei wird ihm schnell bewusst, wie wenig er über seine eigene Familie weiß. Er taucht ein in die bewegten Biografien seiner Vorfahren, darunter sein Großvater Max, der als Mitglied des Allgemeinen Jüdischen Arbeiterbundes in Vilnius revolutionäre Schriften verbreitete und vor dem russischen Bürgerkrieg nach Großbritannien floh. Trotz seiner vier Sprachen verlor Max nie ein Wort über seine Vergangenheit. Auch das Leben von Max’ unehelichem Sohn André, dem schwarzen Schaf der Familie, wird beleuchtet. André wechselte mehrfach seine Nationalität, lebte zeitweise im faschistischen Spanien und verfasste eine verschwörungstheoretische Abhandlung über einen angeblichen jüdischen Geheimbund. Mit großer Einfühlsamkeit zeichnet Mazower die Lebenswege seiner Angehörigen nach, die über die historische Landkarte Europas verlaufen – von der Sowjetunion während des Großen Terrors bis ins besetzte Paris und schließlich in den Norden Londons. So gelingt ihm ein berührendes Familienmemoir, das gleichzeitig die wechselhafte Geschichte eines ganzen Jahrhunderts erzählt.
