East, West, North, South: Major Developments in International Relations Since 1945

by Geir Lundestad

Fully revised and updated, the Fifth Edition of Geir Lundestad′s successful textbook on the history of international politics since 1945 will serve as an ideal introduction for all students seeking an accessible guide to world events in the post-war era up to the present day. This new edition covers all the major international developments up to 2004, including a full assessment of 9/11, the ′war on terror′ and the conflict in Iraq.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Politics, World History

304 pages, Paperback

First published April 23, 1985

Reviews

[Daniel and Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Old textbook read revisited briefly in this current political environment. A reminder of how history and politics can easily feel dated and different in the immediate term, yet past principles and trends will often bear out and re-manifest in the long run.

The author's recent mishap with, and departure from, the Nobel Institute as well as the Obama award debacle definitely took chunks off his credibility and academic lustre - some may now find the tone of the text prescriptive and unpalatable. But in fairness, Lundestad is reasonable in approach here, compared to other such texts in the genre.

[Mr. Twinkie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though it is short it still manages to capture the essence of diplomatic history after 1945 while also presenting it in a clear and concise way.

[Lydia Hedelin · Rating 2 out of 5]

kurslitteratur, lite långa kapitel men intressant