The Struggle for Europe: The Turbulent History of a Divided

The Struggle for Europe: The Turbulent History of a Divided Continent 1945 to the Present

From the ashes of World War II to the conflict over Iraq, William Hitchcock examines the miraculous transformation of Europe from a deeply fractured land to a continent striving for stability, tolerance, democracy, and prosperity. Exploring the role of Cold War politics in Europeâ‚¬s peace settlement and the half century that followed, Hitchcock reveals how leaders such as Charles de Gaulle, Willy Brandt, and Margaret Thatcher balanced their nationsâ‚¬ interests against the demands of the reigning superpowers, leading to great strides in economic and political unity. He re-creates Europeansâ‚¬ struggles with their troubling legacy of racial, ethnic, and national antagonism, and shows that while divisions persist, Europe stands on the threshold of changes that may profoundly shape the future of world affairs.
Country USA
Brand Anchor Books
Manufacturer Anchor
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780385497992
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2004-02-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780385497992

The Struggle for Europe: The Turbulent History of a Divided Continent 1945 to the Present