David Fromkin Boeken

The critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling account of how the modern Middle East came into being after World War I, and why it is in upheaval today In our time the Middle East has proven a battleground of rival religions, ideologies, nationalisms, and dynasties. All of these conflicts, including the hostilities between Arabs and Israelis that have flared yet again, come down, in a sense, to the extent to which the Middle East will continue to live with its political inheritance: the arrangements, unities, and divisions imposed upon the region by the Allies after the First World War. In A Peace to End All Peace, David Fromkin reveals how and why the Allies came to remake the geography and politics of the Middle East, drawing lines on an empty map that eventually became the new countries of Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon. Focusing on the formative years of 1914 to 1922, when all-even an alliance between Arab nationalism and Zionism-seemed possible he raises questions about what might have been done differently, and answers questions about why things were done as they were. The current battle for a Palestinian homeland has its roots in these events of 85 years ago.

In "A Peace to End All Peace," David Fromkin explores the origins of Middle Eastern conflicts stemming from post-World War I arrangements by the Allies. Covering 1914 to 1922, he provides a comprehensive account of how political decisions shaped the region, leading to ongoing strife. The new afterword offers updated insights into the current situation.

The narrative explores the transformative journeys of key American leaders during pivotal historical events, including World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, Marshall, and MacArthur are highlighted for their roles in elevating the United States from isolationism to global superpower status. Through their stories, the author illustrates how this generation not only contributed to America's greatness but also aimed to establish it as a positive force on the world stage.

The Great War not only destroyed the lives of over twenty million soldiers and civilians, it also ushered in a century of huge political and social upheaval, led directly to the Second World War and altered for ever the mechanisms of governments.

The narrative delves into the hidden partnership between two remarkable individuals whose collaboration reshaped the political landscape. Their secretive alliance challenged existing power structures and transformed the dynamics of political relationships, revealing the complexities of influence and strategy in governance. Through detailed exploration, the book uncovers the profound impact of their joint efforts on the political world.

Traces the evolution of civilization from ancient times to the present day and examines how the changing complexities of society have shaped our concept of history and our vision of the future

In Kosovo Crossing, bestselling historian David Fromkin examines the clash between American ideals and Balkan realities on the battlefields of Kosovo. Leading NATO into the first war of its fifty-year existence, America sought to carve out a new role both for the alliance and for itself by establishing a world order. Yet like the other crises of the late twentieth century -- in Iraq, Bosnia, Somalia, Haiti, and Rwanda -- this war, in a land long plagued by deadly conflict, revealed the limits of America's power to reshape the world. Brilliantly weaving military, political, and historical analysis, Fromkin forges a new understanding of the paths that American leaders must explore to advance American values abroad.

Die unheimliche Ruhe vor dem Sturm Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung „Wissenschaftlich fundiert und reich detailliert.“ Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung „Fromkin zeigt, welch abenteuerliche Risiken - bar jeder rationalen Grundlage - Militärs und Politiker in Wien und Berlin eingingen, um ihre vermeintlich bedrohte Machtstellung zu sichern. Er bietet in seinem gut lesbaren und übersichtlich strukturierten Buch keine neuen Forschungsergebnisse, sondern bündelt die [.] bekannten Erkenntnisse sowie die Resultate neuerer Studien übersichtlich.“