Understanding Global Issues

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Europe 1945-2000: A continent transformed

As the 21st century begins, we describe how Europe has changed since 1945 from a war-ruined continent to a prosperous multinational trading entity, and how France and Germany, bitter enemies at the start, have learned to share power, sovereignty and a common currency.

We look at why the EU was created in the first place, what it has achieved and where it is headed, bearing in mind the new pressures wrought by the collapse of communism and economic globalisation.

Published: July 2000 ISBN: 0850487285

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