Flashpoints The Emerging Crisis In Europe

Description: A fascinating portrait of modern - day Europe with special focus on significant political cultural and geographical flashpoints where the conflicts of the past are smoldering once again from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author and geopolitical forecaster George Friedman. For the past five hundred years Europe has been the nexus of global culture and power. But throughout most of that history most European countries have also been volatile and unstable some even ground zero for catastrophic wars. As Friedman explores the continent's history region by region he examines the centuries - long struggles for power and territory among the empires of Spain Britain Germany and Russia that have led to modern crises: economic instability in Greece; breakaway states threatening the status quo in Spain Belgium and the United Kingdom; and a rising tide of migrants disrupting social order in many EU countries. Readers will gain a new understanding of the current and historical forces at work and a new appreciation of how valuable and fragile peace can be.
Title: Flashpoints The Emerging Crisis In Europe
Barcode: 9780307951137
Publication Date: 2/16/2016