AFTER THE VICTORIANS - A.N. Wilson

Fantastic overview of the first 50 years of the 20th century. Lots of gossip, lots of humour.  

Wilson covers off all the major events, wars, literature, movies , politics. Highly recommended.
 

LES PARISIENNES -Anne Sebba

Good in parts but I didn't engage with the writing.  Deadly dull in places which is a shame as its an interesting subject.

I've just picked up "Paris After The Liberation" -by Antony Beevor & Artemis Cooper, which will cover much of the same ground and I know Beevor & his wife can write serious history & be entertaining

THE STASI FILES - Anthony Glees