The British political elite and Europe, 1959-1984
Subtitle: A higher loyalty
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: Mar 01, 2019
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781526124777
Description: This book offers an original interpretation of Britain's relationship with Europe over a 25 year period: 1959-84 and advances the argument that the current problems over EU membership resulted from much earlier political machinations. This evidence based account of the seminal period analyses the applications for EEC membership, the 1975 referendum, and the role of the press. Was the British public misled over the true aims of the European project? How significant was the role of the press in changing public opinion from anti, to pro Common Market membership? Why, after over 40 years since Britain became a member of the European community, does the issue continue to deeply divide not only the political elite, but also the British public? These, and other pertinent questions are answered in this timely book on a subject that remains topical and highly controversial. --
Notes: Source title: The British political elite and Europe, 1959-1984: A higher loyalty