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**Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2024**A story of staggering scope and drama, Revolusi is the masterful and definitive account of the epic revolution that sparked the decolonisation of the modern world.'Astounding . . . history at its best' Yuval Noah Harari'Utterly compelling . . . astonishing' Financial Times'Superb' GuardianOn a sunny Friday morning in August 1945, a handful of tired people raised a homemade cotton flag and on behalf of 68 million compatriots announced the birth of a new nation: Indonesia.Four million civilians had died during the Japanese wartime occupation that ousted its Dutch colonial regime. Another 200,000 people would lose their lives in the astonishingly brutal conflict that ensued - as the Dutch used savage violence to reassert their control, and as Britain and America became embroiled in pacifying Indonesia's guerrilla war of resistance: the 'Revolusi'. It was not until December 1949 that the newly created United Nations finally brought the conflict to an end - and with it, 350 years of colonial rule - setting a precedent that would reshape the world.Drawing on hundreds of interviews and eye-witness testimonies, David Van Reybrouck turns this vast and complex story into an utterly gripping narrative that is alive with human detail at every turn. A landmark publication, Revolusi shows Indonesia's struggle for independence to be one of the defining dramas of the twentieth century.'A magnificent fusion of oral history, sparkling analysis, and historical wisdom. Revolusi has it all: a masterpiece' Sebastain Mallaby'A magisterial and gripping account of events of urgent importance to us now' Jason Burke'A wonderful book' Peter Frankopan'Masterly' J M Coetzee** Shortlisted for the Cundill Prize ** A Financial Times, Evening Standard, History Today and Prospect Best Book of 2024 **

THE TWICE BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR'Obioma is truly the heir to Chinua Achebe' New York Times'Incredibly moving and hopeful' Nadifa Mohamed'Remarkable' Alice Walker 'A major voice' Salman Rushdie'A wondrous novel' Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahAt first the vision is grainy but slowly it clears, and there appears the figure of a man.When a country is plunged into civil war, two brothers on either side of it are divided. They will try to find their way back to each other. Kunle's search for his sibling Tunde becomes a journey of atonement which sees him conscripted into the army to fight a war he hardly understands. Once there, he will forge friendships to last a lifetime, and he will meet a woman who will change his world forever. But will he find his brother?The story of a young man seeking redemption in a nation on fire, Chigozie Obioma's novel is an odyssey of brotherhood, love and unimaginable courage set during the Biafran War. Intertwining myth and realism into a thrilling, inspired and emotionally powerful novel, The Road to the Country is a masterpiece.***MORE PRAISE FOR THE ROAD TO THE COUNTRY AND CHIGOZIE OBIOMA***'Chigozie Obioma brings the Biafran War to life in a visceral yet mystical way. Loss, pain and grief are etched onto a canvas that seems timeless and endless. I grieve for those lost in that doomed declaration of independence but celebrate those, such as Chigozie, who carry their torches' Nadifa Mohamed'This powerfully evocative and intimate book is unarguably Obioma's finest. Through subtle, piercing, and gripping language, he renders those seemingly simple but unforgettable moments when our lives intertwine with history, anchoring you to the pages until the end. The Road to the Country will remind you that our existence is the histories of past, present, and the future-and the importance of understanding that. This is among the best books I've read in a while and is certainly destined to be a classic' Ishmael Beah'A spectacular blend of realism and mysticism, The Road to the Country is Chigozie Obioma at his finest. He is a novelist in a league of his own' Imbolo Mbue'A remarkable talent' Independent'Chigozie Obioma is a gifted and original storyteller' Jennifer Clement'Few contemporary novels achieve the seductive panache of Obioma's heightened language' Guardian'One of the most exciting voices of modern African literature' Financial Times'A truly gifted writer, Obioma has proven yet again that he's a literary treasure' Nicole Dennis-Benn

'Viktor Frankl gives us the gift of looking at everything in life as an opportunity' - Edith Eger, bestselling author of The ChoiceAn inspirational new collection on turning tragedy into triumph by Holocaust survivor and multi-million copy bestselling author of Man's Search for Meaning.During his lifetime, world renowned psychiatrist and Auschwitz survivor Viktor Frankl had an unshakably optimistic outlook on life. He believed that regardless of circumstance, we can all find meaning and fulfilment in our lives, even in the face of great adversity.But how much influence do we have on shaping our own lives? How do we seize opportunities and create a meaningful life? And in doing so, can we still respect the dignity of others and tolerate all views?Published in English for the first time, Embracing Hope shows that by exercising our freedoms, we have a duty and responsibility to ourselves, to others and to the world around us. This collection of timeless lessons offers hope and consolation, admonition and warning, and reveals how to turn tragedy into triumph and lead a fulfilled, purposeful life.

Bogen "Djursland besat 1940-45. Engelsk terror og besættelse" beskriver englændernes aktiviteter i forhold til Djursland i besættelsestiden i landshistorisk sammenhæng.Efter at have erklæret tyskerne krig ville englænderne afskære dem fra fortsat at få jernmalm via Norge samt angribe dem fra Østersøen. Englænderne respekterede ikke andres neutralitet. De ville minere norske farvande og besætte norske havne. Tyskerne besatte derfor 9. april 1940 Danmark og Norge.Den danske regering fik landet godt gennem besættelsen ved at forhandle sig til rette med tyskerne. For at forhindre en vestallieret invasion begyndte værnemagten straks at opføre befæstningsanlæg på Jyllands vestkyst. Regeringen støttede det ved bl.a. at lade firmaer og ansatte deltage i arbejdet. Den ville holde arbejdet på danske hænder og forhindre en engelsk-amerikansk invasion, som ville ødelægge landet og folket.Besættelsen gav ikke de store problemer for danskerne de første tre år. Men Englands premierminister Winston Churchill ville "sætte Europa i flammer" ("set Europe ablaze", som han sagde. Englænderne ansatte danske agenter, som opildnede landsmænd til modstandsterror. De styrede deres danske modstandsfolk og forsynede dem med våben. I kraft af våbnene gjorde modstandsmændene besættelsens to sidste år til "onde år" for danskerne. De angreb næsten kun landsmænd, hvilket var mindre risikabelt og det blev så vidt muligt overset af tyskerne.Den danske regering fordømte modstandsfolkene. Englænderne så Danmark som et fjendeland. Englænderne og deres modstandsfolk udspredte for at forvirre fjenden invasionsrygter helt frem til befrielsen. Det medførte fortsatte befæstningsarbejder og stor utryghed for danskerne. Englændere og amerikanere foretog tusinder af natlige overflyvninger til/fra bombemål i Tyskland. De nedkastede bomber i Danmark, når de var forfulgt eller ikke turde trænge frem til de udpegede tyske mål eller blot ville øve sig. Amerikanerne beskød også tilfældige civile. Det fyldte danskerne med skræk og sendte dem i beskyttelsesrum utallige gange.Regeringslederne fra USA, England og Sovjetunionen mødtes 4.-11. februar 1945 i byen Jalta på Krim for at dele rovet. De bestemte, at Danmark efter den kommende tyske kapitulation måtte blive besat af englænderne og fremover domineret af dem og sådan blev det, indtil USA fra 1950-erne tiltog sig denne rolle.Englænderne destruerede godt tysk materiel og fik danskerne til at købe af deres overskudsmateriel.

"Djursland besat 1940-45. Tysk besættelse. 2023" beskriver det tyske forsvar på Djursland. Værnemagtens tropper og materiel følges, set i større sammenhæng, fra besættelsens første dag og frem til rømningen i 1945.Tyskerne besatte Danmark den 9. april 1940 for at forhindre englænderne i at afskære dem fra at få jernmalm via Norge og i at angribe dem fra Østersøen.Regeringen fik landet godt gennem besættelsen ved at forhandle sig til rette med tyskerne. Værnemagten begyndte straks at opføre befæstningsanlæg på Jyllands vestkyst. Regeringen støttede befæstningsarbejdet ved bl.a. at lade danske firmaer og ansatte deltage. Den ville så vidt muligt holde arbejdet på danske hænder og forhindre en engelsk-amerikansk invasion, som ville smadre landet og folket. Arbejdsløsheden på over 30% forsvandt og mange erhvervsfolk tjente godt.Besættelsen gav ikke de store problemer de første tre år, hvor englænderne endnu ikke havde fået hvervet danskere til at skabe terror af betydning.Værnemagten anlagde straks en netspærring med miner i havet mellem Hasnæs og Hjelm.1 1942 anlagde den to faste anlæg på Djursland:- Flyradar- og radiostation ved Laen ved Glesborg for flyledelse, aflytning og støjsending.- Flyradarstation ved Lund mellem Hørning/Assentoft for flyovervågning.I det sidste besættelsesår insisterede Hitler på, at man trods Tysklands håbløse situation skulle udbygge befæstningen af Østjylland. På Djursland blev da yderligere anlagt:- Flåderadarstation ved Lushage/Sletterhage på Helgenæs.- Flyvepladsen "Fliegerhorst Tirstrup" med "Feldflugplatz Fuglslev".- Vandflyvepladsen "Ebeltoft See" ved Vibæk i Ebeltoft Vig.- "Marinestøttepunkt Grenaa Havn".- Kanonstilling på Havknuden ved Katholm.- Kanonstilling sydvest for Fornæs Fyr.- Kanonstilling på Knudshoved ved Gjerrild.- Kanonstilling ved Skovgårde ved Fjellerup.- Kanonstilling på Elkær Bakke ved Udbyhøj.- Kanonstilling på Sletterhage, hvortil kanoner dog ikke nåede at blive fremskaffet.- Pansergrav langs Djurslands vestgrænse.- Pigtråd og skyttegrave på en del af strækningen fra Randers Fjord til Grenaa.- Pigtrådshegn fra Sletterhage over Monsbjerg til Lushage.- Dækningsgrave langs med landeveje til ly for vestmagternes flybeskydning.

"The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 dawned what Francis Fukuyama called 'The End of History.' Three decades later, Jim Sciutto said on CNN's air as the Ukraine war began, that we are living in a '1939 moment.' History never ended-it barely paused-and the global order as we have known it is now gone. Great powers are reinvigorated and determined to assert dominance on the world stage. And as it escalates, this new order will affect everyone across the globe. Peace has been shattered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but in reality, this affects every corner of our world-from Helsinki to Beijing, from Australia to the North Pole. This is a battle with many fronts: on the Arctic floor, in the oceans and across the skies, and in cyberspace. Sciutto argues that we are witnessing the return of great power conflict, 'a definitive break between the post-Cold War era and an entirely new and uncertain one.' The world order that marked the last thirty years is shifting, and Sciutto details the realities of this new post-post-Cold War era, the increasingly aligned Russian and Chinese governments, and the flashpoint of a new, global nuclear arms race. With savvy, thorough reporting, he follows-up his 2019 bestseller, The Shadow War: Inside Russia's and China's Secret Operations to Defeat America, which focused on the covert tactics of a hidden conflict. The Return of Great Powers is an analysis of a historic and visible shift in real time. And it poses a question: that as we consider uncertain outcomes, we ask whether the West and Russia and China can prevent a new World War"--

A DAILY TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022'No one interested in the history of Europe can afford not to read this stupendous book' Simon Heffer, Daily Telegraph'Endlessly fascinating ... History has returned to Europe, and Iron and Blood is an excellent place to start getting reacquainted with it' The TimesFrom the acclaimed author of Europe's Tragedy and The Holy Roman Empire, a powerful account of German-speaking Europe through five centuries of military historyFor most of its existence German-speaking Europe has been splintered into innumerable states - some substantial (such as Austria and Prussia) and some consisting of just a few Alpine meadows. Its military experience has also been extraordinarily varied: threatened and threatening; a mere buffer-zone, and a global threat.Iron and Blood is a startlingly ambitious and absorbing book. It encompasses five centuries of political, military, technological and economic change to tell the story of the German-speaking lands, from the Rhine to the Balkan frontier, from Switzerland to the North Sea. Wilson's narrative considers everything from weapons development to recruitment to battlefield strategy. Germans' military impact on the rest of Europe has been immense. If there is one constant it has been the sense of being beset by seemingly more powerful enemies - France or Russia or Turkey - and the need to strike a rapid knockout blow to ensure a favourable result. Almost inevitably, this has in practice meant protracted, relentless and often unwinnable wars, and - in 1939-1945 - moral catastrophe.The author of definitive books on the Holy Roman Empire and the Thirty Years War, Peter Wilson has with Iron and Blood written his masterpiece.'Hugely impressive' Richard J. Evans, Times Literary Supplement

The Financial Times - Best books of 2022: Politics 'The prolific military chronicler and analyst Mark Galeotti has produced exactly the right book at the right time.' The Times A new history of how Putin and his conflicts have inexorably reshaped Russia, including his devastating invasion of Ukraine. Putin's Wars is a timely overview of the conflicts in which Russia has been involved since Vladimir Putin became prime minister and then president of Russia, from the First Chechen War to the two military incursions into Georgia, the annexation of Crimea and the eventual invasion of Ukraine itself. But it also looks more broadly at Putin's recreation of Russian military power and its expansion to include a range of new capabilities, from mercenaries to operatives in a relentless information war against Western powers. This is an engrossing strategic overview of the Russian military and the successes and failures on the battlefield. Thanks to Dr Galeotti's wide-ranging contacts throughout Russia, it is also peppered with anecdotes of military life, personal snapshots of conflicts, and an extraordinary collection of first-hand accounts from serving and retired Russian officers. Russia continues to dominate the news cycle throughout the Western world. There is no better time to understand how and why Putin has involved his armed forces in a variety of conflicts for over two decades.

Despite repeated warnings from the White House, Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 shocked the world. Why did Putin start the war-and why has it unfolded in previously unimaginable ways? Ukrainians have resisted a superior military; the West has united, while Russia grows increasingly isolated.Serhii Plokhy, a leading historian of Ukraine and the Cold War, offers a definitive account of this conflict, its origins, course, and the already apparent and possible future consequences. Though the current war began eight years before the all-out assault-on February 27, 2014, when Russian armed forces seized the building of the Crimean parliament-the roots of this conflict can be traced back even earlier, to post-Soviet tensions and imperial collapse in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Providing a broad historical context and an examination of Ukraine and Russia's ideas and cultures, as well as domestic and international politics, Plokhy reveals that while this new Cold War was not inevitable, it was predictable.Ukraine, Plokhy argues, has remained central to Russia's idea of itself even as Ukrainians have followed a radically different path. In a new international environment defined by the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the disintegration of the post-Cold War international order, and a resurgence of populist nationalism, Ukraine is now more than ever the most volatile fault line between authoritarianism and democratic Europe.

Across the whole of Nazi-ruled Europe the experience of occupation was sharply varied. Some countries - such as Denmark - were allowed to run themselves within tight limits. Others - such as France - were constrained not only by military occupation but by open collaboration. In a historical moment when Nazi victory seemed permanent and irreversible, the question 'why resist?' was therefore augmented by 'who was the enemy?'. Resistance is an extraordinarily powerful, humane and haunting account of how and why all across Nazi-occupied Europe some people decided to resist the Third Reich. This could range from open partisan warfare in the occupied Soviet Union to dangerous acts of insurrection in the Netherlands or Norway. Some of these resistance movements were entirely home-grown, others supported by the Allies. Like no other book, Resistance shows the reader just how difficult such actions were. How could small bands of individuals undertake tasks which could lead not just to their own deaths but those of their families and their entire communities? Filled with powerful and often little-known stories, Halik Kochanski's major new book is a fascinating examination of the convoluted challenges faced by those prepared to resist the Germans, ordinary people who carried out exceptional acts of defiance.

THIS is the third volume of an empirical study of the relationship between Western technology and entrepreneurship and the economic growth of the Soviet Union.The continuing transfer of skills and technology to the Soviet Union through the medium of foreign firms and engineers in the period 1945 to 1965 can only be characterized as extraordinary.

Critics of war are often labeled treasonous lunatics. Even those who are critical of the government are scrutinized and dragged through the mud. Young men and women volunteer to fight wars on their nation's behalf, and we should commend them for their actions, but we should question the steps to board ships and planes bound for foreign soil before their military service is required.Major General Smedley Butler was a 2x Medal of Honor recipient and an advocate for those he lead to war. His legacy is rich with valor in combat but also the bureaucratic fight on the homefront. From exposing war-profiteering to campaigning for veterans benefits that provide returning US troops with rich opportunities in the present day, "Old Gimlet Eye" was an American hero you surely did not read about in school."War is a racket, it always has been," and it still is.