The United States and Western Europe since 1945: From "Empire" by Invitation to Transatlantic Drift / Edition 1

by Geir Lundestad

Overview

Based on new and existing research by a world-class scholar, this is the first book in 20 years to examine the dynamics of the American-European relationship since 1945. Lundestad examines how the relationship between the United States and Europe is becoming increasingly strained, and offers a topical view of the future of this relationship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199283972
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	09/29/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 6.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

University of Oslo

Table of Contents

Preface and AcknowledgementsIntroduction1. The Historical Setting2. Co-operation Established: "Empire" by Invitation 1945-19503. Co-operation Expanded: The Atlantic Community, Germany's Role, and Western Europe's Integration 1950-19624. Conflict Renewed: De Gaulle's Challenge to America's Hegemony 1962-19695. Conflict and Out-of-Area Questions 1945-19756. Conflict and Co-operation: Relationships (Not) Redefined 1969-19777. From Bad to Worse 1977-19848. The End of the Cold War and Co-operation in the End 1984-19939. Renewed Invitations: America's new Strong Role in Europe 1993-200110. Transatlantic Drift: The Present and the FutureBibliographyIndex

Editorial Reviews

"This book is a must read for political scientists, historians, and anyone interested in the transmutations of international relations and issues of hegemony and coherence in alliance systems. It is written in a concise, jargon-free style that makes it appealing to a larger audience. The unpolemical character of the prose and the balanced judgements add to the many virtues of this book, which offers a powerful argument, presents a sophisticated narrative, and is a magisterial, and, indeed, the best synthesis available of transatlantic relations since 1945—a massive achievement."—Political Science Quarterly

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