David Gowland is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Dundee.,
Arthur Turner is Lecturer in History at the University of Dundee.
David Gowland is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Dundee. Arthur Turner is Lecturer in History at the University of Dundee.
An illuminating and comprehensive exploration of a subject which has dominated the British political scene for much of the period since the Second World War. Through a wide and varied collection of documents, complemented by detailed and perceptive analysis, this book explores Britain's reactions to the dynamics of European integration.
Key subjects covered include;
European unity and "missed opportunities" in the early post-war years
the Commonwealth dimension and the "special relationship"
Britain's belated attempts to join the EC in the 1960s
the singlecurrency
Many of its numerous sources are made widely accessible here for the first time. It is an invaluable resource for all students of Politics, Modern British History and European Studies.
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Uniquely up-to-date and comprehensive - contains some previously inaccessible material
Topical - in the light of recent debates surrounding re-integration and membership of single currency etc
Responds to students need for access to a wide range of primary sources
Controversial subject matter, examines origins of EC, UK-French relations and the current beef crisis
Will complement forthcoming volume of documents on European Foreign Policy (ed Hill and Smith) and add to a strong area of our list
Valuable to a wide range of students, from A level to taught MA/MSc courses
An illuminating and comprehensive exploration of a subject which has dominated the British political scene for much of the period since the Second World War. Through a wide and varied collection of documents, complemented by detailed and perceptive analysis, this book explores Britain's reactions to the dynamics of European integration.
Key subjects covered include:
- European unity and "missed opportunities" in the early post-war years
- the Commonwealth dimension and the "special relationship"
- Britain's belated attempts to join the EC in the 1960s the single currency.
Many of its numerous sources are made widely accessible here for the first time. It is an invaluable resource for all students of Politics, Modern British History and European Studies.
Introduction. 1 Reconstruction and European Unity: 1945- 49. 2 'Lost Opportunities': 1950-57. 3 The 'special relationship': 1945-63. 4 Kith and kin: the Commonwealth and Europe, 1945-61. 5 Koncking at the door: 1959-63. 6 Another Veto: 1964-69. 7 Entry and renegotiation: 1970-75. 8 In transition: 1973-79. 9 'No, no, yes': 1979-90. 10 Staying in but opting out: 1990-97. 11 New Labour and Europe: 1997-98. Further Reading Chronological Table Appendix: The institutions of the European Community/ European Union.
This detailed volume examines a highly topical subject which embraces such diverse matters as grand political strategy, economic imperatives, national sovereignty, "mad cow disease" and fishing quotas.
'a varied collection of previously inaccessible documents for the period 1945-1998' - European Access Plus
This detailed volume examines a highly topical subject which embraces such diverse matters as grand political strategy, economic imperatives, national sovereignty, "mad cow disease" and fishing quotas.
