What is it about?
1000 years of antagonism marked the history of shared wars of Germany and France, but it is striking how different the lessons are that the two sides have drawn from this history - all bar one: that they have to co-operate to ensure peace in Europe.
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Why is it important?
This article explains how important interpretations of history are as a factor in shaping political behaviour. These interpretations are particular to different nations and sub-cultures within nations. They must be taken into account as one of many variables that shape interstate political behaviour.
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This page is a summary of: Historical Lessons and Discourse on Defence in France and Germany, 1945-90, Rethinking History, June 1998, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/13642529809409075.
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