Buruma, Ian, 1951-

Year zero : a history of 1945 / Ian Buruma. - 368 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-353) and index.

Liberation Complex. Exultation ; Hunger ; Revenge -- Clearing the Rubble. Going home ; Draining the poison ; The rule of law -- Never Again. Bright confident morning ; Civilizing the brutes ; One world.

A history professor describes the events during the year World War II ended, beginning a new era of prosperity in America, rebirth and rebuilding in Europe, and the start of the Cold War era.

9780143125976 (pbk)


World War, 1939-1945--Peace.
World War, 1939-1945--Influence.
Guerra mundial II, 1939-1945 --Paz
Guerra mundial II, 1939-1945 --Influencia
Historia moderna--1945-1989.


History, Modern--1945-1989.

D 840 / B974y 2014

940.53/14