Britain and European integration, 1945-1998: a documentary history

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 yearsthe Commonwealth dimension and the "special relationship"Britain's belated attempts to join the EC in the 1960sthe singlecurrencyMany of its numerous sources are m

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.0L Many of its numerous s.