Europe as an idea and an identity
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Europe as an idea and an identity
Palgrave, 1998
- : softcover
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-255) and index
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Description
Heikki Mikkeli charts the history of the idea of Europe and European identity. The first part introduces the various attempts to unify Europe from antiquity to the European Union. In the second part the relationship of Europe with America and Russia is considered, as well as the ambivalent role of Central Europe.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements Introduction PART 1: EUROPE AS AN IDEA The Mythological and Geographical Roots of Europe Christendom and Europe in the Middle Ages The Balance of Power and the Quest for Peace Nationalism, Federalism and the United States of Europe A New Hope Emerging: the Interwar Period Towards Maastricht: the Realisation of the European Union PART 2: EUROPEAN IDENTITY The Border of Expansion: Europe and America The Border of Defence: Europe and Russia The Question of Central Europe: Europe In-between? The Historical Principles of European Identity European Political and Cultural Identities Writing European History Bibliography Index
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