John R. Gillingham Bücher

Anfang März 2018 sprach der der Autor John Gillingham sowohl in Annweiler am Trifels als auch in Göppingen, und eine große Zahl interessierter Zuhörer konnte einen bleibenden persönlichen Eindruck von einem der bedeutendsten englischen Mittelalter-Historiker der Gegenwart gewinnen. Der Hintergrund war die bevorstehende Eröffnung der Ausstellung „Richard Löwenherz. König - Ritter - Gefangener" im Historischen Museum der Pfalz in Speyer im September 2017. Die Geschichte der Gefangenschaft des englischen Königs bei Kaier Heinrich VI. und sein Aufenthalt auf der Burg Trifels haben dem Löwenherz-Mythos nicht nur einige besonders markante Züge verliehen, sondern waren für John Gillingham auch der Anlass, sich näher mit der deutschen Geschichte jener Zeit zu beschäftigen.

The analysis delves into the factors that led to the breakdown of the European integration process, exploring key events and decisions that contributed to the current challenges. It also offers insights and potential strategies for repair, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation among European nations. The discussion is rooted in historical context, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in revitalizing integration efforts.

Six of the greatest 12th-century historians are analysed in this collection of essays, focusing on questions of the newly-emerging English nationalism and the political importance of chivalric values and knightly obligations.

Focusing on the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), this investigation delves into the thirty-year Franco-German rivalry over heavy industry in Western Europe. It highlights Jean Monnet's ambitions and the American influence that shaped his vision. Gillingham uncovers the operational dynamics of the ECSC, revealing that it ultimately reinforced existing industrial power structures rather than transforming them, resulting in a continued dominance of major Ruhr producers instead of achieving the intended economic reforms.

An account of Richard the Lionheart's reign. John Gillingham scrutinizes the king's fluctuating reputation over the centuries and portrays him as neither a feckless knight-errant nor a neglectful king, but a masterful and businesslike ruler. This paperback includes an updated bibliography. číst celé

Professor Gillingham's work offers a comprehensive historical perspective on European integration, a pivotal development of the past fifty years. It addresses the significance, origins, and transformations of this process, moving beyond existing literature to illuminate Europe's unique historical trajectory amidst contemporary political debates.

A major account of the failings of the European Union—and why it has to go The European Union is a besieged institution. It is struggling in vain to overcome the eurozone crisis and faces an influx of refugees not seen since World War II. The Schengen Agreement is a dead letter, and Britain stands on the brink of leaving altogether. The EU is unfit for the challenges of the coming age of increased global competition and high tech. In sum, the drive for an “ever-closer union” has set Europe on the wrong course: plunged it into depression, fuelled national antagonisms, debilitated democracy, and accelerated decline. In this pithy, rigorously argued book, leading historian John Gillingham examines a once great notion that soured long ago. From its postwar origins, through the Single Market, to the troubles of the present, Gillingham explains how Europe’s would-be government became a force for anti-democratic centralization and inept policy-making. Brussels has inspired a world of illusion that now threatens to undo the undoubted achievements of integration. The EU: An Obituary is an urgent call to the political Left, Right, and Centre to act before it is too late.