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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Sheehan, James J. (-)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boston ; Nueva York : Mariner Books 2009
Edición:1st Mariner Books ed
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Prologue: War and peace in the twentieth century
  • pt. 1. Living in peace, preparing for war, 1900-1914. "Without war, there would be no state" ; Pacifism and militarism ; Europeans in a violent world
  • pt. 2. A world made by war, 1914-1945. War and revolution ; The twenty-year truce ; The last European war
  • pt. 3. States without war. The foundations of the postwar world ; The rise of the civilian state ; Why Europe will not become a superpower
  • Epilogue: The future of the civilian state.