Europe's Troubled Peace

Europe's Troubled Peace, revised in this second edition, now extends its coverage to the end of the first decade of the twenty-first century. It delves into pivotal events such as the financial crisis, the related crisis in European integration, the impact of the "War on Terror" on Europe, and the redefinition of Europe following EU enlargement.

This comprehensive history of Europe has been thoroughly revised and expanded, spanning from the end of the Second World War to the end of the first decade of the twenty-first century. The book now includes new sections that address immigration and ethnicity in Europe after the Cold War, as well as the role of historical memory in contemporary Europe.

A final, new chapter evaluates Europe's role within the broader world of the twenty-first century. It examines the financial crisis and the associated crisis in European integration, in addition to the impact of the "War on Terror" on Europe and the redefinition of Europe following EU enlargement.

The book covers the history of central and eastern Europe in depth, alongside the history of Western Europe. It provides a detailed discussion of the Cold War's impact across the continent.