The mythological and geographical roots of Europe

3-16

Christendom and Europe in the middle ages

17-31

The balance of power and the quest for peace

33-58

Nationalism, federalism and the united states of Europe

59-89

A new hope emerging

the interwar period

91-108

Towards Maastricht

the realization of the European union

109-132

The border of expansion

Europe and America

135-155

The border of defence

Europe and Russia

157-176

The question of central Europe

Europe-in-between?

177-193

The historical principles of European identity

195-211

European political and cultural identities

213-234

Writing European history

235-244