Bibliograph

Where have all the soldiers gone?, the transformation of modern Europe, James J. Sheehan

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Label

Where have all the soldiers gone?, the transformation of modern Europe, James J. Sheehan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-260) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Where have all the soldiers gone?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

85814189

Responsibility statement

James J. Sheehan

Sub title

the transformation of modern Europe

Summary

Stanford historian Sheehan charts what is perhaps the most radical shift in Europe's history. For centuries, nations defined themselves by their willingness and ability to wage war. But after World War II, Europe began to redefine statehood, rejecting ballooning defense budgets in favor of material well-being, social stability, and economic growth. Sheehan reveals how and why this happened, and what it means for America as well as the rest of the world.--From publisher description

Table Of Contents

Prologue : War and peace in the twentieth century -- pt. 1. Living in peace, preparing for war, 1900-1914. "Without war, there would be no state" -- Pacifism and militarism -- Europeans in a violent world -- pt. 2. A world made by war, 1914-1945. War and revolution -- The twenty-year truce -- The last European war -- pt. 3. States without war. The foundations of the postwar world -- The rise of the civilian state -- Why Europe will not become a superpower -- Epilogue : The future of the civilian state

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