ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |7 pages
The Background
chapter |7 pages
Britain and Europe Before 1945
part |83 pages
Britain And Europe Since 1945
chapter |12 pages
Labour's Europe, 1945–51
chapter |9 pages
The Conservatives' Europe, 1951–57
chapter |9 pages
Macmillan and the First Application, 1957–64
chapter |9 pages
Wilson and the Second Application, 1964–70
chapter |9 pages
Heath and British Entry, 1970–74
chapter |10 pages
The Labour Governments, 1974–79
chapter |13 pages
The Thatcher Governments, 1979–90
chapter |8 pages
The Major Governments, 1990–97
chapter |4 pages
The Blair Government, 1997-
part |6 pages
Assessment
chapter |6 pages
The Long Road to Europe
part |25 pages
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