{"title":"Mark Gilbert","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eMark Gilbert\u003c\/strong\u003e, an esteemed author known for his insightful contributions to the fields of history and education. This category is perfect for those who have a thirst for understanding the dynamic shifts in global political landscapes and educational paradigms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the highlights of Mark Gilbert's collection is \u003cem\u003eItaly Reborn\u003c\/em\u003e. This book takes readers on a captivating journey through Italy's significant socio-political transformations, providing a well-rounded view of how the nation emerged into its modern-day identity. It's an essential read for anyone interested in Italian history and politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to expand your knowledge on contemporary history, \u003cem\u003eThe World Since 1945\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal events and changes that have shaped the world in the latter half of the 20th century and beyond. Gilbert's meticulous research and engaging narrative makes this book a must-read for history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're delving into the intricate details of Italy's post-war evolution or examining the global shifts post-1945, Mark Gilbert's books are thoughtfully crafted to engage and inform. Perfect for students, educators, and history buffs alike, his works offer a profound understanding of historical events that have influenced the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"italy-reborn-by-mark-gilbert-9780241483602","title":"Italy Reborn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major new account of the emergence of Italian democracy after the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rebirth of Italy after the Second World War is one of the most impressive political transformations in modern European history. In 1945, post-fascist Italy was devastated by war and its reputation in the international arena was nil. Yet by December 1955, when Italy was admitted to the United Nations, the nation had contested three acrimonious but free general elections, had a flourishing press, and was a leader in the re-building of Europe. The contrast with Fascism was stark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItaly Reborn\u003c\/em\u003e charts the descent of Italy into Fascism, the scale of the wartime disaster, the Italian resistance to Nazi occupation, and the establishment of the Republic in 1946. The Cold War divided, in 1947, the coalition of parties that had led the resistance to Fascism and Nazism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book's final chapters deal with the consolidation of Italian democracy and with the statesmanship of Alcide De Gasperi, the premier from December 1945 to August 1953. The book argues, first, that De Gasperi deserves more credit than he has typically been accorded for Italy's post-war democratization and, second, that Italian democracy was constructed on a sound foundation—which is why it has been able to survive its many post-war crises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLargely based on contemporary Italian sources, the book is written in an engaging, lively way for both the general reader and specialists in Italian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46338678259948,"sku":"9780241483602","price":77.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26635353482273.jpg?v=1743742065"},{"product_id":"italy-reborn-by-mark-gilbert-9780141995212","title":"Italy Reborn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major new account of the emergence of Italian democracy after the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rebirth of Italy after the Second World War is one of the most impressive political transformations in modern European history. In 1945, post-fascist Italy was devastated by war and its reputation in the international arena was nil. Yet by December 1955, when Italy was admitted to the United Nations, the nation had contested three acrimonious but free general elections, had a flourishing press, and was a leader in the re-building of Europe. The contrast with Fascism was stark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItaly Reborn\u003c\/em\u003e charts the descent of Italy into Fascism, the scale of the wartime disaster, the Italian resistance to Nazi occupation, and the establishment of the Republic in 1946. The Cold War divided, in 1947, the coalition of parties that had led the resistance to Fascism and Nazism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book's final chapters deal with the consolidation of Italian democracy and with the statesmanship of Alcide De Gasperi, the premier from December 1945 to August 1953. The book argues, first, that De Gasperi deserves more credit than he has typically been accorded for Italy's post-war democratization and, second, that Italian democracy was constructed on a sound foundation— which is why it has been able to survive its many post-war crises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLargely based on contemporary Italian sources, the book is written in an engaging, lively way for both the general reader and specialists in Italian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46546534105324,"sku":"9780141995212","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14754103482238.jpg?v=1749838794"},{"product_id":"the-world-since-1945-by-mark-gilbert-9781472524751","title":"The World Since 1945","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masterly synthesis of the history of the contemporary world, \u003ci\u003eThe World Since 1945\u003c\/i\u003e offers the ideal introduction to the events of the period between the end of the Second World War and the present day. P. M. H. Bell and Mark Gilbert balance a clear narrative with in-depth analysis to guide the reader through the aftermath of the Second World War, the Cold War, decolonisation, Détente, and the Arab-Israeli Conflict, up to the ongoing ethnic strife and political instability of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe new edition has been thoroughly revised to fully reflect developments in the history and historiography of the post-war world, and features five new chapters on the post-Cold War world, covering topics including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe rise and fall of American hegemony\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe decline of Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe rise of Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePolitical Islam as a global force\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe role of human rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World Since 1945\u003c\/i\u003e challenges us to better understand what happened and why in the post-war period and shows the ways in which the past continues to exercise a profound influence on the present. It is essential reading for any student of contemporary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363227255020,"sku":"9781472524751","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7385033482712.jpg?v=1772918818"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mark-gilbert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}