Where have all the soldiers gone? the transformation of modern Europe
Stanford historian Sheehan charts what is perhaps the most radical shift in Europe's history. For centuries, nations defined themselves by their willingness and ability to wage war. But after World War II, Europe began to redefine statehood, rejecting ballooning defense budgets in favor of mate...
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Boston ; Nueva York :
Mariner Books
2009
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| Edición: | 1st Mariner Books ed |
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| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b36255968*spi |
| Sumario: | Stanford historian Sheehan charts what is perhaps the most radical shift in Europe's history. For centuries, nations defined themselves by their willingness and ability to wage war. But after World War II, Europe began to redefine statehood, rejecting ballooning defense budgets in favor of material well-being, social stability, and economic growth. Sheehan reveals how and why this happened, and what it means for America as well as the rest of the world |
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| Descripción Física: | xx, 284 p. : il. ; 21 cm |
| Bibliografía: | Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 245-260) e índices |
| ISBN: | 9780547086330 |
