Rebirth: A History of Europe Since World War II examines the transition of Europe from a period of crisis to an era of political confidence and economic strength. As the title suggests, the pervasive theme of the book is that of rebirth. The most recent decades are set in the context of modern European history as a whole. The authors trace the disillusionment and uncertainty that overcame Europe at the turn of the twentieth century and that culminated in the devastation of the Second World War. In their analysis of the political and economic causes of the renaissance that has followed the demise of the Cold War, the authors highlight the themes of national integration and economic modernization.The chapters are uniquely organized to present both international and domestic developments in Europe as coherent wholes as well as the importance of their interaction. The initial analysis of key international developments in the twentieth century helps students to understand the relationship between foreign and domestic events and provides background for the substantial discussion of the major European countries that follows in chapters devoted to each national experience. The political and economic histories of these nation-states are considered in terms of their individual traditions and challenges, and the authors explore difficult issues such as the overall costs and benefits of the scientific-technological revolution, the pursuit of social justice, the proper role of the state and of political parties, and contrasting national paths of economic and political development.Rebirth is designed as a text for use in courses on modern European history – especially twentieth-century Europe – and for students of comparative politics who are seeking a substantial consideration of the historical factors of European politics. In this revised edition, the authors have updated the text with an analysis of developments since 1991 and added recent scholarship to the lists of Suggested Readings.
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Cyril E. Black was professor of history and international studies at Princeton University. Jonathan E. Helmreich is professor emeritus of history at Allegheny College. Paul C. Helmreich is professor emeritus of history at Wheaton College. A. James Adams is professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. Robert English is assistant professor of international relations at the Bologna Center of the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University. Cyril E. Black was professor of history and international studies at Princeton University. Jonathan E. Helmreich is professor emeritus of history at Allegheny College. Paul C. Helmreich is professor emeritus of history at Wheaton College. A. James Adams is professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. Robert English is assistant professor of international relations at the Bologna Center of the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University. Cyril E. Black was professor of history and international studies at Princeton University. Jonathan E. Helmreich is professor emeritus of history at Allegheny College. Paul C. Helmreich is professor emeritus of history at Wheaton College. A. James Adams is professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. Robert English is assistant professor of international relations at the Bologna Center of the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University. Cyril E. Black was professor of history and international studies at Princeton University. Jonathan E. Helmreich is professor emeritus of history at Allegheny College. Paul C. Helmreich is professor emeritus of history at Wheaton College. A. James Adams is professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. Robert English is assistant professor of international relations at the Bologna Center of the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University.
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Rebirth provides an in-depth look at the development of Europe following World War II. This book is packed full of information and tracks political, foreign policy, and economic situations throughout Europe. The first part of the book takes Europe as a whole and look at how NATO, the UN, the development of the EU and other international organizations impacted the continent. Events like the Cold War, Marshall Plan and various revolutions are all factored in to these discussions. Following the general European coverage the authors take the reader on an in-depth analysis of the countries of Europe and the USSR. This is a great book for those starting out in post world war II Europe. The bibliography at the end of each sections is filled with the essential books to cover topics of choice further. For professors looking for a survey book this is the place to start.
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