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Europe as an idea

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 July 2009

Abstract

The idea of Europe has changed with time. The notion was originally identified with three concepts: that of freedom, of Christianity, and with civilization. Later it was associated with diversity, democracy and then with nationalism. Only very slowly has the idea of a common identity leading to integration come to the fore.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Academia Europaea 1998

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