About this title: 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 reveals how leaders such as Charles de Gaulle, Willy Brandt, and Margaret Thatcher balanced their nations' interests against the demands of the reigning superpowers, leading to great strides in economic and political unity. He re-creates Europeans' ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Anchor
Date published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780385497992ISBN:0385497997
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Anchor Books
Date published: 2004-02-01
ISBN-13:9780385497992ISBN:0385497997
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: ANCHOR
Date published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780385497992ISBN:0385497997
Description: New. 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... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor
Date published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780385497992ISBN:0385497997
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"This was required reading in one of my College History courses. I loved it, but to those who with a mild interest in European history, it might be a bit dry.
While backpacking around Europe after college, I saw this book in a bookstore and used it for reference while on my journey. It provided the perfect context for this history buff.
I read it so long ago that I can't remember any specifics. So I suppose that this review is rendered useless....."
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