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The first of a two volume study, which will analyse the complex relationship between Britain and France in the twentieth century: a relationship which has been crucial to European politics and to both World Wars.This volume (fully self-contained) runs from the period of intense imperial rivalry at the turn of the century to the Fall of France. Philip Bell discusses diplomatic, economic and military policy, combining absorbing narrative with re...

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The first of a two volume study, which will analyse the complex relationship between Britain and France in the twentieth century: a relationship which has been crucial to European politics and to both World Wars.This volume (fully self-contained) runs from the period of intense imperial rivalry at the turn of the century to the Fall of France. Philip Bell discusses diplomatic, economic and military policy, combining absorbing narrative with re...

The second volume in this study of Franco-British relations, tracing the very different experiences of France and Britain in World War II and their consequences. These developments are explored in this account of the half-century since 1940, charting the long separation between the two countries.

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A comprehensive survey of international affairs from the end of the Second World War, through to the Cold War and up to the present day"--Provided by publisher.

A classic of its kind, PMH Bell's famous book is a comprehensive study of the period and debates surrounding the European origins of the Second World War. Content has been updated to take into account the new historiography that has come out since 1997 Established as one of the classic books in this field

PRAISE FOR EARLIER EDITIONS: "At last we have a good survey of Europe"'s route to World War II. P.M.H. Bell's study is a worthy sequel to its distinguished predecessor, James Joll's "The Origins of the First World War. "On the whole the accuracy, precision, and balance are outstanding. Bell's words are carefully chosen, and he has produced a remarkable synthesis, complete with concrete detail and intelligent but not excessive use of statistics...

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This exceptionally lucid new history of the continent from 1900 to 2004 opens up a whole range of fresh perspectives. It sets out to examine the proposition that the idea of European unity makes sense when there is more that unites Europe than divides it, and to ask when that has been true during the past hundred years. It has been written in the belief that the current British discussion on European integration concentrates too heavily on imm...