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From enemies to allies , on the Franco-German relations after World War II

Author: LvYing
Tutor: FengShouNong
School: Xiamen University
Course: French Language and Literature
Keywords: Reconciliation Integration Franco-German axis European unification
CLC: K505
Type: Master's thesis
Year: 2009
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Abstract

France and Germany belong to the core countries of the European continent, it is the world's pattern of influential power. Historically, the two countries in different periods were once dominated Europe, to show power style. Today Frenchman strong source of national pride white pride in their glorious history. Declared that \The more ambitious Napoleon continued to break new ground for the French, whose empire was in its heyday covering the entire European continent. When the French than any country in history closer control throughout Europe. Germany has always been to promote the European countries, the historical development of a powerful force. Holy Roman Empire have also dominate Western Europe, while in the late 18th century Prussian also considered European powers. Therefore, every action in France and Germany may be Europe's future development have a profound impact. At the same time, as the neighboring countries, due to territorial borders and are tightly linked. Franco-German bilateral relations have become the axis of diplomatic relations between the European heavy, deeply affecting Europe's political landscape. The outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 opened a prelude to the history of modern European warfare, and thus planted the seeds of hatred between the two countries. After the First World War and then World War II, the feud between the two countries into a truly national. May surprise is known as the largest catastrophe in human history, World War II has become a turning point in improving relations between the two countries. After World War II France and Germany to move closer quickly embarked on the road of reconciliation and cooperation. Although the domestic research on the relationship between France and Germany many but few are dedicated to World War II until the present day from the Franco-German relations analysis. This article from the French after World War II, the EC era, during the EU policy toward Germany angles, aimed at systematic exposition of France and Germany from enemies to allies cause and manner. Not only to achieve a historic reconciliation between the two countries, to play a more active role in Franco-German axis, and vigorously promote European unity. In a globalized world, the two countries to pursue their national interests in the process will inevitably produce conflict, this article will focus on the two countries under the framework of the EU interaction and understanding. Franco-German reconciliation after World War II conforms to the trend of peace and development, but also confirmed the opposite of war and fascism are not feasible for national prosperity. Conception of this study is to analyze the successful experience of Franco-German reconciliation, so as to rest of the world with France and Germany have a similar situation in the country provides for reference to relations between countries.

From enemies to allies , on the Franco-German relations after World War II

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