Three Postwar Eras in Comparison: Western Europe 1918–1945–1989

Levy, C.; Roseman, M.

A brief glance at twentieth century European history would suggest that wars and their aftermath produced the major turning points in its development. Three times - in 1918, 1945 and again in 1989 - Europe was confronted with major questions of restructuring and rebuilding. But can we really divide Europe's development into neat postwar eras? Why was the period 1945-1989 so much more stable and prosperous than 1918-1939? Has the end of the cold war changed the basis of the post-1945 settlement? This comparative collection offers some unique insights into these questions.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2001-12-14

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333721032

DOI: 10.1057/9780230294134

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 306