Walter Laqueur Knihy

Nová kniha proslulého historika Waltera Laqueura, který se ruským tématem zabývá už několik desetiletí, hledá odpovědi na otázku, jak lze vnímat prezidenta Putina a fenomén putinismu, který nabývá na čím dál větší síle. Věnuje se především myšlenkovým a politickým zdrojům z posledních dvou století i z doby středověku, které současný ruský vůdce a lidé u moci vybírají a akcentují. Laqueur velmi přesvědčivě ukazuje, že jde o státní kapitalismus s prvky liberální hospodářské politiky, do níž však neustále zasahuje stát. Jde o takzvanou „řízenou demokracii“, která západní model liberalismu a občanských svobod považuje za nepřátelský a plný ohrožujícího chaosu. Autor v několika kapitolách názorně ukazuje, jaké politické síly jsou v současném Rusku na vzestupu, jaký vztah má země k dalším rozhodujícím politickým silám ve světě (USA, Čína, Evropská unie) i jak se daří, či nedaří naplňovat představu o euroasijské koncepci. Stranou nezůstávají ani témata o ruském mesianismu, nacionalismu, pravoslavné církvi, roli oligarchů, pozici „petrostátu“ či částečné restalinizaci. Fakta i autorovy závěry jsou podpořeny podrobnými odkazy na bibliografii a dávají čtenáři mimořádnou inspiraci k tomuto živému tématu. Knihu uzavírá doslov známého publicisty a znalce ruských reálií Jefima Fištejna.

Presenting a history of anti-semitism, this book traces its evolution from the religious anti-semitism of the middle ages to a racial anti-semitism that developed in the 19th and 20th centuries. It explains its origins and rationale, how it manifests itself, the different forms of anti-semitism, and what forms it may take.

"What happens when a falling birthrate collides with uncontrolled immigration? The Last Days of Europe explores how a massive influx from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East has Loaded Europe with a burgeoning population of immigrants, many of whom have no wish to be integrated into European societies, but make full use of the host nations' generous free social services."--Jacket

This memoir offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a renowned historian and political commentator, highlighting their unique experiences and insights. It explores their journey through significant historical events and personal milestones, providing a rich narrative that reflects on the interplay between history and personal identity. The author shares anecdotes that reveal their passion for history and the impact of their work on contemporary political discourse, making it a compelling read for those interested in the intersections of history and politics.

Coinciding with this is the alarming increased availability of weapons of mass destruction, cheap and easily accessible chemical and biological weapons and cyberterrorism. Walter Laqueur, a world renowned expert on terrorism and international strategic affairs and author of Fascism:A Reader and Weimar (Phoenix Press), recounts the history of terrorism and examines the future of terrorism worldwide.It is only a matter of time, Laqueur argues, before the attainability of weapons of mass destruction creates a terrifying and unstable scenario. 'a discomfiting augury fore the future. Laqueur's excellent work is probably the best single volume I've seen on the phenomenon of terrorism and political violence'. Vincent Cannistraro, former Chief of CIA Counterterrorism Operations.

This text is a generational history of the young people whose lives were irrevocably shaped by the rise of the Nazis. Half a million Jews lived in Germany when Hitler came to power in 1933. Over the next decade, thousands would flee. Among these refugees, teens and young adults formed a remarkable generation. They were old enough to appreciate the loss of their homeland and the experience of flight, but often young and flexible enough to survive and even flourish in new environments. This generation has produced such disparate figures as Henry Kissinger and "Dr Ruth" Westheimer. Walter Laqueur has drawn on interviews, published and unpublished memoirs and his own experiences as a member of this group of refugees, to paint a vivid and moving portrait of Generation Exodus.

Provides hundreds of entries and over 250 photographs of such Holocaust related topics as antisemitism, euthanasia, and mischlinge, including biographical information on such notorious figures as Adolph Hitler, Josef Mengele, and Amon Goeth.

Originally published in 1993, Worlds Ago is not only about the politics of the times, but also about the world into which Walter Laqueur was born and raised and the world that shaped him: pre-war Germany in 1921, where he witnessed the rise of the Nazi party. It is a story of families, friendships, and early love; achievements and disappointments; and facing and surviving dangerous circumstances in which many of those close to him lost their lives. It was a world where calm seas and waters were rare and survivors were lucky to escape the engines of war. This memoir further recounts his experience as an agricultural laborer on a kibbutz, in what was Palestine at the time, living among Bedouin and Arab herdsmen, sharing their labor and lifestyle. Laqueur became a journalist and writer in his twenties, and witnessed dramatic events in the Middle East and the emergence of Israel in the aftermath of World War II. He came to know many of the leading figures on both sides who were involved in the establishment of the State of Israel. Walter Laqueur went on to become one of the leading historians and interpreters of the Weimar period in Germany. This new edition, revised to tell his story up until 1948, also includes a new preface and conclusion.