Frédéric Bozo Boeken

Focusing on France's pivotal role in the end of the Cold War, this book highlights the country's influence in key events such as the peaceful liberation of Eastern Europe, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and Germany's reunification. It examines the contributions of President François Mitterrand and challenges the often U.S.-centric narratives by emphasizing France's central position in Europe and its partnership with Germany. Drawing on extensive research and archival sources, it offers a comprehensive view of France's impact on the emergence of a new European order.

New perspective on the escalation of tensions that led to the invasion of Iraq and the collapse of America's diplomatic standing in the West. číst celé

This compact and engaging history recounts France's efforts to reconcile its proud history and global ambitions with a realistic appraisal of its capabilities following World War II. It provides insightful analysis of decolonization, the Cold War, and European unification...