pt. 1.By way of introduction to Europe -- The end of an alliance -- A world we tried to build -- pt. 2. Dramatis personae -- The mystery of France -- The story of Pierre Bertaux -- Germany: spring in the ruins -- The story of Willi Schlieker -- England: no flags for the revolution -- The story of Joe Curry -- Through three looking glasses -- pt. 3. The making of Europe -- The basin of freedom -- Communism -the challenge -- America abroad -- Decision at Washington.