Who rebuilt the world, raising order from the ashes of the Second World War? Award-winning historian James Holland shares his extensive knowledge of the war and its aftermath, offering unique insight into the leaders, the philosophies and the policies that kickstarted unprecedented European growth and heralded peace and economic stability.
Through the economic and political earthquakes of the mid-twentieth century, Holland brings to life a broad sweep of history, linking to important lessons for the shifting world order we’re now experiencing.
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Booking for all other Members opens at 12pm on Wednesday 11 March.
General booking opens at 12pm on Saturday 14 March.