Synopses & Reviews
Based on new and existing research by a world-class scholar, this is the first book in 20 years to examine the dynamics of the American-European relationship since 1945. Lundestad examines how the relationship between the United States and Europe is becoming increasingly strained, and offers a topical view of the future of this relationship.
Review
"This book is a must read for political scientists, historians, and anyone interested in the transmutations of international relations and issues of hegemony and coherence in alliance systems. It is written in a concise, jargon-free style that makes it appealing to a larger audience. The unpolemical character of the prose and the balanced judgements add to the many virtues of this book, which offers a powerful argument, presents a sophisticated narrative, and is a magisterial, and, indeed, the best synthesis available of transatlantic relations since 1945--a massive achievement."--Political Science Quarterly
Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Historical Setting
2. Co-operation Established: "Empire" by Invitation 1945-1950
3. Co-operation Expanded: The Atlantic Community, Germany's Role, and Western Europe's Integration 1950-1962
4. Conflict Renewed: De Gaulle's Challenge to America's Hegemony 1962-1969
5. Conflict and Out-of-Area Questions 1945-1975
6. Conflict and Co-operation: Relationships (Not) Redefined 1969-1977
7. From Bad to Worse 1977-1984
8. The End of the Cold War and Co-operation in the End 1984-1993
9. Renewed Invitations: America's new Strong Role in Europe 1993-2001
10. Transatlantic Drift: The Present and the Future
Bibliography
Index