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The Marshall Plan: Aid, Power, and Legacy.: "Rebuilding Hope, Restoring Peace."

The Marshall Plan: Aid, Power, and Legacy.: "Rebuilding Hope, Restoring Peace."


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Rebuilding a Continent. Reshaping the World. In the ruins of postwar Europe, nations faced hunger, economic collapse, and political extremism. The Marshall Plan-formally the European Recovery Program-was more than an aid package. It was a bold experiment in economic assistance, political stabilization, and international cooperation that shaped the destiny of the twentieth century. This book offers a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Marshall Plan's origins, implementation, and enduring legacy. Moving beyond dollars and statistics, it explores how the program catalyzed recovery, anchored democracy, and fostered European integration. From Franco-German reconciliation to the creation of the OECD, from cultural diplomacy to Cold War rivalry, the Marshall Plan emerges not simply as relief but as a transformative vision. Drawing on decades of scholarship, this volume examines the Marshall Plan's significance in five dimensions: Economic Recovery - Stabilization, productivity, and the foundations of Europe's "economic miracles." Political Stabilization - How aid blunted extremism, strengthened centrist democracy, and advanced containment. Institutional Innovation - The OEEC, EPU, and the roots of European integration. Cultural and Ideological Power - Propaganda, productivity missions, and the "spirit" of cooperation. Global Legacy - Invocations of a "Marshall Plan" for Asia, Africa, Latin America, and today's climate and migration crises. With a scholarly yet accessible style, the book highlights the Marshall Plan's dual character-generosity fused with strategy, altruism aligned with power. It shows why the program remains a benchmark for ambitious international cooperation and why its legacy continues to inform debates on development, aid, and global governance. About the Author W. J. Gombar is a writer and researcher specializing in policy history, international relations, and the intersection of economics and security. His work bridges scholarly rigor with accessible storytelling, drawing connections between the past and contemporary global challenges.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798264812613
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Aid, Power, and Legacy.: "Rebuilding Hope, Restoring Peace."
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8264812619
  • Publisher Date: 15 Sep 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 19 mm
  • Weight: 521 gr


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