Most standard histories of World War II in Europe end with the triumphant story of the defeat of Germany and the welcoming embrace of cheering multitudes. The actual story is more complicated, as detailed in this work that offers a fresh look at the liberation of Europe. 40 b&w photos.
From the ashes of World War II to the advent of the Euro, the definitive history of the postwar rebirth of Europe is penned by one of our finest historians. 40 illustrations throughout.
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 Europe' s peace settlement and the half century that followed, Hitchcock ...
Historians of the Cold War, argues the author of this book, have too often overlooked the part that European nations played in shaping the post-World War II international system. In particular, he contends that France has been given short shrift. Drawing on a wide array of evidence from French, American and British archives, he aims to show that ...
In this collection, a dozen scholars of international affairs consider the 20th century's recurring failure to construct a peaceful and stable international order in the wake of war. They reflect on the difficulties faced by governments as they sought to secure a world order.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Date Published: 01/2003
ISBN-13:9780385497985ISBN:0385497989
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Good, In good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 528 p. Contains: Illustrations. Ex-Library expected imperfections. read more
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