Monopoly of Violence: The Transformation of Modern Europe, Hardcover Book, By: Professor James Sheehan

Since 1945, the European states which had previously glamorized their military elites, and made going to war the highest expression of patriotism, have renounced violence as a way of settling their disputes. Violence has been eclipsed as a tool of statesmen. This astonishing reversal is the subject of James Sheehan's masterly book.

It is also a timely reminder of the differences between Europe and America, at a time when the USA is asserting its right and duty to make war for ideological or self-interested ends. And how Europeans will live in this dangerous, violent world is a question that becomes ever more urgent as the chaos in the Middle East affects the stability of societies with open frontiers and liberal traditions.

• Books Author: Professor James Sheehan
• Number Of Pages: 400
• Language: English
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Books Category: Politics & Social Sciences
• Book Format: Hardcover
• Books_ISBN: 0571220851
• Other Feature 2: Weight: 524 grams
• Other Feature 3: Size: 161 x 242 x 34 mm
• Publication Date: January 17, 2008