Professor Jeremy Black

About the Author

Professor Jeremy Black is a distinguished historian and prolific author renowned for his insightful analyses of global events and their lasting impacts. With a career spanning decades at the University of Exeter, he has authored over a hundred books that bridge academic rigor with accessible storytelling, making complex historical narratives engaging for both scholars and general readers. His expertise encompasses international relations, military history, and the evolution of societies, often drawing on primary sources to challenge conventional interpretations. Black's latest work, A History of the Modern World: From 1950 to the Present Day, exemplifies his ability to synthesize postwar developments—from the Cold War's ideological battles to the digital revolution and contemporary geopolitical shifts—into a compelling chronicle of humanity's triumphs and tribulations in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.