The United States and Western Europe since 1945: From "Empire" by Invitation to Transatlantic Drift

by Geir Lundestad

Based on new and existing research by a world-class scholar, this is the first book in 20 years to examine the dynamics of the American-European relationship since 1945. Lundestad examines how the relationship between the United States and Europe is becoming increasingly strained, and offers a topical view of the future of this relationship.

Genres: History, American History, International Relations

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[David Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

7.3/10

[Shane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic. Best survey of US-European relations I've read. Explains, among other things, why America has remained an "invited" geopolitical actor in the region post-Cold War.

[Tom Buitelaar]

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[Kennielsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting--if not unproblematic--theory of the US as an imperial nation post WWII.