Britain and Europe Since 1945 (Seminar Studies in History Series) (Seminar Studies in History Series)

This is a succinct, timely introduction to one of the most highly charged political questions which has dominated British politics since 1945: Britain's position in Europe. The study traces the evolution of British policy towards Europe since 1945, presenting the full international context as well as the impact on domestic party politics - including an analysis of the divisions in the Conservative Party under John Major. "This new Seminar Study is a succinct, timely, and lively introduction to one of the most fundamental and highly-charged political questions to have dominated British politics since 1945: Britain's position in Europe. The book is sure to be widely welcomed by students in departments of history, politics and European studies alike."--BOOK JACKET An introduction to one of the political questions which has dominated British politics since 1945: Britain's position in Europe. The text traces the evolution of British policy towards Europe since 1945, presenting the full international context as well as the impact on domestic party politics Looks at Great Britain's position in European politics since 1945.