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	Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
PartNumber	9780385497992
Color	Multicolor
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Height	8
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ReleaseDate	2004-02-03
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The Struggle for Europe: The Turbulent History of a Divided Continent 1945 to the Present