Haunted by History: Myths in International Relations

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This book explores the origin and propagation of myths in international relations. The 16 contributions demonstrate how formative historical events are often transformed into handy clichT s which are subsequently drawn on by politicians and journalists who apply these simplistic patterns to current events. Myths discussed include the Spanish Civil War, Yalta, British difference, and the German Sonderweg . The book focuses on the relationship of these myths to current policy-making. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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