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Western Europe Since 1945: A Short Political History

by Derek W. Urwin

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This is the first edition since 1981 of this standard textbook for upper school and undergraduate students of European politics and modern European history. occurred in Europe since 1981. The text has been rewritten, redesigned and reset. economic developments during the period; the movement towards greater unity and co-operation in Europe; and Europe's global role.

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, Politics and Government, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 940.55 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe 1918- 1945-1999
LCC: D1058 .U78 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania History (General) Europe (General) History

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Published: 1972
Genres: Nonfiction, History, Politics and Government, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 940.55
LCC: D1058 .U78

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