by T. R. Reid
First published 2005
Europe has quietly assembled into a superpower that dwarfs the United States. The European Union now commands more citizens, greater trade volumes, superior wealth, and stronger representation in international organizations than America. T. R. Reid guides readers through this massive shift in global power dynamics. He explains how twenty-five nations merged their economies, currencies, and political systems into a single bloc. Reid shows why Americans must understand this new competitor that challenges U.S. dominance in finance, diplomacy, and culture. The book reveals how Europe rebuilt itself from wartime ruins into an economic giant that rivals American influence worldwide.
Genres: history, american, political-science, non-fiction, european-literature, 21st-century
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: informative, investigative-journalism
Setting: Europe, United States
Period: 21st-century
552 pages · Hardcover · Wheeler Publishing