The book offers a groundbreaking analysis of British policy regarding West German rearmament leading up to NATO's formation, highlighting key themes such as European integration, Anglo-Soviet relations, and the Special Relationship. It examines the complexities of Anglo-German distrust, American pressures for German involvement, and British concerns about Soviet antagonism. The text reveals Britain's readiness to negotiate with the Soviets on German unification, the military's preference for minimizing continental commitments, and Eden's support for a European Army.
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Deze serie duikt in cruciale historische gebeurtenissen en debatten die de moderne wereld hebben gevormd. Het biedt diepgaande inzichten en analyses, die lezers helpen de complexiteit en onderlinge verbondenheid van de recente geschiedenis te begrijpen. Elk deel presenteert nauwgezet onderzoek, waarbij gebeurtenissen worden gecontextualiseerd binnen hun bredere temporele en maatschappelijke kaders. Het is een essentiële bron voor iedereen die het heden wil begrijpen door de lens van het verleden.


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Threatening Europe
Britain and the Creation of the European Community, 1955-58
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Focusing on Anglo-European diplomacy, this book explores Britain's efforts to integrate the EEC into a broader Free Trade Area, utilizing newly released records to analyze the Foreign Office's strategy for political cooperation in Europe. It delves into the complexities of international relations during the Cold War, offering a comprehensive historical perspective on Britain's reaction to the establishment of the European Community. This unique approach enriches the ongoing debate surrounding Britain's role in European integration.