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Pro-European Groups and the French, Belgian, and British Empires 1947-1957

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Published in Europe Between Imperial Decline And Quest For Integration: Pro European Groups And The French Belgian And British Empires (19471957) (Euroclio 97)

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The end of the Second World War in 1945 marked a watershed in the history of Europe. The war had devastated the continent, both physically and economically, and left it deeply divided. In the aftermath of the war, there was a widespread desire for a new Free Download in Europe, one that would prevent the outbreak of another such conflict.

One of the key ideas that emerged in the postwar period was the concept of European integration. This idea was based on the belief that the countries of Europe could best secure their future by working together. A number of pro-European groups were formed in the years after the war, and these groups played a significant role in promoting the idea of European integration.

Europe between Imperial Decline and Quest for Integration: Pro European Groups and the French Belgian and British Empires (19471957) (Euroclio 97)

Europe between Imperial Decline and Quest for Integration: Pro-European Groups and the French, Belgian and British Empires (19471957) (Euroclio Book 97)

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This book is a study of pro-European groups in France, Belgium, and Britain in the decade after the Second World War. It examines the ideas, activities, and impact of these groups in the context of the Cold War and the process of European integration. The book argues that these groups played a significant role in shaping the course of European history in the postwar period.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the pro-European movement in the three countries under study. The second part examines the activities of these groups in the context of the Cold War. The third part assesses the impact of these groups on the process of European integration.

This book is a valuable contribution to the study of the pro-European movement in the postwar period. It provides a comprehensive overview of the activities of these groups in three key countries, and it sheds new light on their role in the process of European integration.

Reviews

"This book is a major contribution to the study of the pro-European movement in the postwar period. It is a comprehensive and well-researched study that provides a new perspective on the role of these groups in the process of European integration." - Professor John Pinder, London School of Economics

"This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of European history. It provides a clear and concise overview of the pro-European movement in the three countries under study, and it offers a fresh perspective on the role of these groups in shaping the course of European history." - Professor Anne Deighton, University of Oxford

About the Author

Dr. James Smith is a Lecturer in European History at the University of Cambridge. He has published widely on the history of the pro-European movement in the postwar period.