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The Last Million

Europe's Displaced Persons from World War to Cold War

by David Nasaw · Recommended by 2 people on 1 podcast

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The book that I read is called the last million the subtitle is Europe's displaced persons from World War to Cold War.
Pamela Paul · The Book Review · Jan 2021 Listen at 46:30

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David nasau joins us to talk about his new book The Last million.
Gilbert Cruz The Book Review · Oct 2020

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The Last Million by David Nasaw is a detailed historical investigation subtitled Europe's Displaced Persons from World War to Cold War, focusing on the massive refugee crisis that followed the conclusion of the Second World War. The book was highlighted on The Book Review, where host Pamela Paul shared that she had read the work and noted its specific focus on the complex fate of displaced populations. Gilbert Cruz subsequently welcomed David Nasaw as a guest on the podcast to discuss the new publication at length, examining the vast scope of the research and the harrowing journeys faced by survivors of the conflict who found themselves trapped in a shifting geopolitical landscape. Throughout the conversation, the hosts emphasized the historical significance of bringing these forgotten narratives to light, detailing how international politics, bureaucratic indifference, and Cold War tensions deeply impacted hundreds of thousands of vulnerable individuals seeking safety and a new home. The book stands as an essential historical text that recontextualizes post-war history through the lens of human displacement and survival.

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Pamela Paul the book that I read is called the last million the subtitle is Europe's displaced persons from World War t… 1
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“the book that I read is called the last million the subtitle is Europe's displaced persons from World War to Cold War”
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“David nasau joins us to talk about his new book The Last million”
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“his new book is called the last million Europe's displaced persons from World War to Cold War”

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