European Integration: A Political History

by Mark Gilbert

Now in a fully revised and updated edition, this book remains the standard for concise histories of the European Union. Mark Gilbert offers a clear and balanced narrative of European integration since its inception to the present, set in the wider history of the post-war period. Gilbert concludes by considering the Union’s future in light of the mood of crisis that has taken hold in the EU in the aftermath of the global recession, the refugee crisis, and Brexit.



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Genres: History, Politics

343 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 19, 2020

Reviews

[Arthur De Wilde · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting and thorough account of European Integration.

[Emily Gifford · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was one of my required course options for grad school, but I honestly would’ve picked it up for pleasure reading on the topic of European integration. It was easy to read and contains a reference list of all the used acronyms (extremely helpful!) as well as a timeline of events to help you contextualize the chapters you are reading. Definitely recommend if you’re interested in the subject!

[Gabriel Stein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting and balanced

A very interesting, well written and balanced overview of the development of the EU. The author highlights successes and failures and shows how much of the EU’s development was shaped by outside events and forces as well as by intent.