Teach teenagers about Europe

Author: Jacques Le Goff
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: What is Europe? A geographer might say it is a continent, a landmass defined by natural boundaries, usually the sea. But what about the east of Europe? Has Europe ever existed? Does it still exist today? Since the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome, and especially since the Middle Ages, Europe has been in the process of being born and taking shape. It is a diverse Europe with a shared cultural heritage. How does one become European? How does one turn an adversary into a partner? Should the unity of Europe be strengthened? What kind of Europe should be established? I believe the great goal for your younger generation is to build a beautiful and happy Europe, one with a glorious history and one that is aware of its own mistakes.