Publisher's Synopsis
This is s study of the French proposals in 1950 for unity in European defence policy, leading to the European Defence Community Treaty. The subject is here approached from a global perspective involving post-war processes such as the emergence of the Atlantic partnership, the momentum towards European unity, and the beginnings of decolonization. By highlighting the significance of French colonial ambitions, this text brings an novel perspective to a major moment in post-war european integration.
