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Uneasy Allies Klaus Larres (Reader in Politics, Reader in Politics, Queen's University, Belfast)

Uneasy Allies By Klaus Larres (Reader in Politics, Reader in Politics, Queen's University, Belfast)

Summary

The work argues that although British-German relations were difficult throughout the post-World War II period, since the change of government in 1997 in Britain and 1998 in Germany, both countries have developed a much more constructive policy towards each other. The book explores this evolution.

Uneasy Allies Summary

Uneasy Allies: British-German Relations and European Integration Since 1945 by Klaus Larres (Reader in Politics, Reader in Politics, Queen's University, Belfast)

Throughout the second half of the 20th century, fundamental differences in values and policy can be discerned in British-German relations. For historical, political, and economic reasons, the collective memories of both nations have retained very different identities and attitudes towards each other and towards the European continent and European integration. Yet, Britain is one of the most significant European partners for Germany and Germany is of great importance for Britains role in Europe. This book focuses on the influence of European integration on the policies of Britain and Germany towards each other. It considers British-German relations in the context of European integration in their historical dimensions since 1945. Britains ambiguous policy towards the GDR and Mrs Thatchers opposition to German unification are also discussed. In particular, the book focuses on the post-1990 relationship and examines the political, security related, economic and financial as well as the social aspects of the dynamic British-German relations in an ever more interdependent world. The influence of the US and France on both Germany and Britain and their European policies is therefore considered in detail. This book offers interesting and challenging insights into the evolution of British-German relations within the context of European integration in the post-Second World War and post-Unification era. The book argues that throughout the latter half of the twentieth century Britain and Germany can be characterised as uneasy allies. It is only since the late 1990s Britain and Germany appear to have become genuine partners in the context of European integration.

Uneasy Allies Reviews

This is a very valuable book with many interesting contributions. It is successful in its important main aim of placing the bilateral relationship in the wider context of European integration ... brings together contemporary historians and political scientists. * Bulletin of the German Historical Institute *
This book is certainly informative and covers the whole spectrum of issues that impact upon British-German relations. * Royal Institute of International Affairs *

About Klaus Larres (Reader in Politics, Reader in Politics, Queen's University, Belfast)

Klaus Larres, Reader in Politics at Queen's University, Belfast

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION; II. THE COLD WAR RELATIONSHIP; III. THE POST-COLD WAR RELATIONSHIP: POLITICS AND SECURITY SINCE 1990; IV. THE POST-COLD WAR RELATIONSHIP: THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DIMENSION SINCE 1990

Additional information

GOR009585346
9780198293835
0198293836
Uneasy Allies: British-German Relations and European Integration Since 1945 by Klaus Larres (Reader in Politics, Reader in Politics, Queen's University, Belfast)
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Oxford University Press
2000-03-16
360
N/A
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