Book Discussion--<i>Mitterand, the End of the Cold War and German Unification: From Yalta to Maastricht</i>
On Wednesday, February 1, at 4:00 p.m., author Frédéric Bozo will discuss France's role in ending the Cold War, with special emphasis on François Mitterand's views toward Europe's emancipation from communism, the unification of Germany, and the disintegration of the USSR. This event is open to the public.
Dr. Frédéric Bozo will discuss France's role in ending the Cold War, with special emphasis on François Mitterand's views toward Europe's emancipation from communism, the unification of Germany, and the disintegration of the USSR. Dr. Bozo's book, newly published in France and soon to be translated into English, seeks to shed light on the scholarly debate regarding France's role at the end of the Cold War: did Paris seek to resist changes in Europe, or was it an eager participant, playing a significant role in the transition from the Europe of Yalta to the one of Maastricht? In Mitterrand, the End of the Cold War and German Unification: From Yalta to Maastricht, Dr. Bozo pieces together a framework for understanding Mitterand's choices as well as French politics in this decisive period.
This event is open to the public. Please bring photo ID and allow time for a brief security check. The event will take place in the 5th floor conference room.
About Frédéric Bozo
Frédéric Bozo is Professor of Contemporary History, University of Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris III and an associate researcher at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI).
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