The United States and Europe in the Twentieth Century
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The relationship between the US and Europe in the 20th century is one of the key considerations in any understanding of international relations/international history during this period. David Ryan first sets the context by looking at the trends and traditions of America's foreign relations in the 19th century, and then considers the changing nature of America's vision of Europe from 1900 to the present. The book examines America's response to and involvement in the two World Wars, including the structure of international power after the First World War and American reaction to the rise of Nazi Germany. American/European relations during the Cold War (1945-1970) are discussed, and Ryan considers the contentious debate that America was trying to establish an empire by invitation. Finally, the book looks at the ever-increasing unification of Europe and how this has affected America's role and influence.
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Conflict and co-operation are key features of US-European relations throughout the twentieth century.
The United States and Europe in the Twentieth Century
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 the First World War and the Second World War
* The United States and Europe during the Cold War
* Washington and West European integration
* 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 characterised the relationship. The book 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 twentieth century.
Written in an engaging and accessible manner, the US and Europe in the Twentieth Century will be invaluable reading for students of American and European history and politics.
David Ryan is a Principle Lecturer in the Department of Historical and International Studies at De Montfort University.
The United States and Europe in the Twentieth Century
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