The United States and Europe in the Twentieth Century

ISBN-13: 9780582308640 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 228 str.

David Ryan

Opis

Conflict and co-operation are key features of US-European relations throughout the 20th century. This text looks at the relationship from the growth of the United States as a world power, to the so-called uni-polar moment at the end of the Cold War. The book examines: the traditions of United States foreign relations; relations up to and between World War I and World War II; The United States and Europe during the Cold War; Washington and West European integration; and the growing influence of the United States in Europe. Throughout the book the author emphasises that as well as significant co-operation and shared interests, there have also been a number of tensions that have characterized the relationship. It shows how US national values and interests have been at the forefront of the transatlantic relationship and have directed the shape and direction of Europe throughout the 20th century.

Spis treści

Introduction to the Series.  Publisher's Acknowledgements.  Author's Acknowledgements.  List Of Maps.  PART ONE: BACKGROUND.  1. The Traditions of US Foreign Relations.  PART TWO: THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD WARS.  2. Wilson’s Order and European Power.  3. The Inter-War System to the Second World War.  PART THREE: THE UNITED STATES, EUROPE AND THE COLD WAR.  4. The Division of Europe, 1945-1956.  5. The United States and Europe.  PART FOUR: THE UNITED STATES, EUROPEAN INTERGRATION AND THE END OF THE COLD WAR.  6. US Decline & European Intergration, 1973-1986
7. The End of the Cold War, 1987-2000.  PART FIVE: ASSESSMENT.  PART SIX: DOCUMENTS.  Chronology
Glossary.  Who’s Who.  Bibliography.  Index.

O autorze

David Ryan is a Principle Lecturer in the Department of Historical and International Studies at De Montfort University.