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Author Gfeller, Aurélie Elisa, 1977-

Title Building a European identity : France, the United States, and the oil shock, 1973-1974 / Aurélie Élisa Gfeller.

Publication Info. New York : Berghahn Books, 2012.

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Description 1 online resource (x, 232 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Berghahn monographs in French studies ; v. 12
Berghahn monographs in French studies ; v. 12.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Meeting the American challenge : France and the year of Europe -- Constructing a European identity -- War in the Middle East : the Europeanization of France's Arab policy -- Kissinger, Jobert and the oil shock -- From a European common voice towards Atlanticism? -- Building a political Europe in a changed international context : Giscard and the twin summits of Paris and Martinique.
Summary The Arab-Israeli war of 1973, the first oil price shock, and France's transition from Gaullist to centrist rule in 1974 coincided with the United States' attempt to redefine transatlantic relations. As the author argues, this was an important moment in which the French political elite responded with an unprecedented effort to construct an internationally influential and internally cohesive European entity. Based on extensive multi-archival research, this study combines analysis of French policy making with an inquiry into the evolution of political language, highlighting the significance of th.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Language English.
Subject Political culture -- European Union countries.
Political culture.
European Union countries.
Group identity -- European Union countries.
Group identity.
National characteristics, European.
National characteristics, European.
European Union countries -- Foreign relations -- United States.
International relations.
United States.
United States -- Foreign relations -- European Union countries.
France -- Foreign relations -- United States.
France.
United States -- Foreign relations -- France.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General.
HISTORY -- Europe -- France.
Diplomatic relations.
Other Form: Print version: 9780857452252
Print version: 9780857452276
ISBN 9780857452276 (electronic book)
0857452274 (electronic book)
9780857452252 (hardback alkaline paper)
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9781282254275
9786613814920
661381492X