Britain and European Integration, 1945 - 1998

Erscheinungsjahr 2000
ISBN: 978-0-415-17975-1
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 268 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 431 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gowland, David

Turner, Arthur

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Geopolitik
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Europäische Länder England, UK, Irland: Regional & Stadtgeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

David Gowland is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Dundee. Arthur Turner is Lecturer in History at the University of Dundee.