French Foreign Policy since 1945 (Paperback)

Paperback. When Charles de Gaulle declared that it is because we are no longer a great power that we need a grand policy, he neatly summarized Frances predicament on the world scene. In this compact and engaging history, author Frederic Bozo deftly recounts Frances efforts to reconcile its proud history and global ambitions with a realistic appraisal of its capabilities, from the aftermath of World War II to the present. He provides insightful analysis of the nations triumphs and setbacks through the years of decolonization, Cold War maneuvering, and European unification, as well as the more contemporary challenges posed by an increasingly multipolar and interconnected world. Recounts Frances efforts to reconcile its proud history and global ambitions with a realistic appraisal of its capabilities, from the aftermath of World War II to the present.Provides insightful analysis of France's triumphs and setbacks through the years of decolonization, Cold War maneuvering, and European unification. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…