Armageddon

Armageddon

Leon Uris

Armageddon (1964) by Leon Uris is a historical novel set in post-war Berlin during the 1948-1949 airlift, when the Allies supplied West Berlin amidst the Soviet blockade.

The story follows American Major Sean O’Sullivan, who becomes the military governor of the Berlin district of Rombaden. Marked by the loss of his brother in the war and his hatred of the Germans, Sean faces moral dilemmas as he attempts to rebuild the devastated city and establish democracy.

The novel explores the tensions between Americans, Germans, and Soviets in the early Cold War, depicting the complex relationships between occupiers and civilians. Sean meets Hilde, a German girl who challenges him to question his prejudices as he confronts political intrigue and internal conflicts within the Allied forces. Key characters, such as General Hansen and German civilians, reveal different perspectives on post-war reconstruction and guilt. The airlift, with its logistical challenges and the heroism of the pilots, provides a dramatic backdrop to the story.

Uris masterfully blends historical fact with fiction, exploring themes of reconciliation, justice, and humanity. Sean’s transformation from hatred to understanding symbolizes the efforts to build a new world on the ruins of war. The novel emphasizes the cost of conflict and the power of resilience, while the Berlin Crisis becomes a metaphor for the struggle between freedom and totalitarianism.

Translation
Vladislav Šarić
Editor
Ivan Škunca
Graphics design
Nenad Dogan
Dimensions
21 x 12 cm
Pages total
795
Publisher
August Cesarec, Zagreb, 1982.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.

The book consists of two volumes.

Jedan višetomni primjerak je u ponudi.

Armageddon
Volume 1
Pages: 331
Condition:Used, excellent condition
Armageddon
Volume 2
Pages: 464
Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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