{"title":"Andrew I. Port","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of Andrew I. Port, a distinguished historian and academic, whose insightful writings delve into the complexities of twentieth-century German history. His expertise in European history and politics offers readers a nuanced understanding of post-war Germany, exploring themes of collective memory, identity, and reconciliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eGermany, Never Again\u003c\/em\u003e, which takes a deep dive into Germany’s journey after World War II. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, Port examines how German society has confronted its past and the impact this has had on its national identity. This book, among others by Port, is an invaluable resource for those interested in understanding the intricate tapestry of historical events that have shaped modern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or someone keen on exploring the military and political roots of contemporary issues, Andrew I. Port’s works promise an enlightening and educational reading experience. Immerse yourself in his carefully crafted narratives and gain a greater appreciation for the historical forces at play in modern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"germany-by-andrew-i-port-9781509546671","title":"Germany","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew countries are more haunted by the darker aspects of their history than Germany. Nazi crimes continue to cast a long shadow at home and abroad. Germans have nevertheless managed to put their violent, genocidal past behind them, creating a peaceful and prosperous democracy at the heart of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this refreshing book, \u003cem\u003eGermany\u003c\/em\u003e, Andrew I. Port tells the story of that extraordinary transformation. Tracing the histories of the Eastern and Western halves of postwar Germany in tandem, he highlights their obvious differences and unexpected commonalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel approach explains not only the country’s many accomplishments since the fall of the Berlin Wall, but also the challenges it has faced – from the difficulty of unifying two distinct societies to violent forms of xenophobia and the rise of extremist parties. Whether the Federal Republic remains a stable and successful power is the new \"German Question\" of the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871401234668,"sku":"9781509546671","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/527d9088fd6341c3d067e50b272b75bf.jpg?v=1759984074"},{"product_id":"never-again-by-andrew-i-port-9780674275225","title":"Never Again","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermans remember the Nazi past so that it may never happen again. But how has the abstract vow to remember translated into concrete action to prevent new genocides abroad?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs reports of mass killings in Bosnia spread in the middle of 1995, Germans faced a dilemma. Should the Federal Republic deploy its military to the Balkans to prevent a genocide, or would departing from postwar Germany's pacifist tradition open the door to renewed militarism? In short, when Germans said \"never again,\" did they mean \"never again Auschwitz\" or \"never again war\"?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking beyond solemn statements and well-meant monuments, Andrew I. Port examines how the Nazi past shaped German responses to the genocides in Cambodia, Bosnia, and Rwanda—and further, how these foreign atrocities recast Germans' understanding of their own horrific history. In the late 1970s, the reign of the Khmer Rouge received relatively little attention from a firmly antiwar public that was just \"discovering\" the Holocaust. By the 1990s, the genocide of the Jews was squarely at the centre of German identity, a tectonic shift that inspired greater involvement in Bosnia and, to a lesser extent, Rwanda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGermany's increased willingness to use force in defence of others reflected the enthusiastic embrace of human rights by public officials and ordinary citizens. At the same time, conservatives welcomed the opportunity for a more active international role involving military might—to the chagrin of pacifists and progressives at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaking the lessons, limits, and liabilities of politics driven by memories of a troubled history harrowingly clear, \u003ci\u003eNever Again\u003c\/i\u003e is a story with deep resonance for any country confronting a dark past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000689082604,"sku":"9780674275225","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1254133482428.jpg?v=1763297470"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/andrew-i-port.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}