基本説明
Unique and richly detailed history of post-war European security and defence.
Full Description
A Chronology of European Security and Defence 1945-2006 is a unique and authoritative source of reference for all those with an interest in European defence and security over the last 60 years. An extensively annotated chronology, the book offers a blow-by-blow account of the events that have shaped the Europe of today. The book carefully places each event in context, explaining what happened, where, when, and why. Month-by-month, year-by-year Europe's recent past is laid out and explained. With its accessible layout, rich detail, and balanced analysis, the book will be essential reading and reference for scholars, students, policy-makers and policy-analysts alike.
Contents
Introduction ; About the Author ; How the Chronology Works ; Abbreviations and Acronyms ; PART I: 1945-1949 THE FORMATIVE YEARS ; PART II: 1950-1959 THE LONG HAUL ; PART III: 1960-1969 THE DAWN OF REASON ; PART IV: 1970-1979 THE LUKEWARM PEACE ; PART V: 1980-1989 COUNTDOWN TO FREEDOM ; PART VI: 1990-1999 THE STRATEGIC VACATION ; PART VII: 2000-2006 A BRAVE NEW CENTURY? ; Sources ; Index
