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This well-respected text provides a lively, comprehensive, and authoritative account of the emergence and evolution of the European Union from the aftermath of the Second World War to the uncertainties of the present era. It explains the forces, events, and individuals that have shaped one of the most unusual and controversial political entities in history. This second edition, which forms part of the successful New EU series, is updated throughout and includes new chapters focusing on Britain and European integration, and the events leading to the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty.

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This second edition is even more impressive than the first, offering a very detailed account of the various aspects of the origins of the EU in a very succinct fashion, easily accessible to a general (informed) reader. New and thoroughly revised chapters offer leading-edge accounts of these important building blocks of European integration. It is one of the best textbooks on the origins of European integration. Amy Verdun, University of Victoria An outstanding team of contributors presents a comprehensive history and historiography of the European project, offering penetrating insights on the key actors, countries, ideas, and institutions that have transformed the European landscape. The second edition is essential reading for anyone hoping to anticipate where Europe is going. Erik Jones, Johns Hopkins University

An outstanding team of contributors presents a comprehensive history and historiography of the European project, offering penetrating insights on the key actors, countries, ideas, and institutions that have transformed the European landscape. The second edition is essential reading for anyone hoping to anticipate where Europe is going. * Erik Jones, Johns Hopkins University * This second edition is even more impressive than the first, offering a very detailed account of the various aspects of the origins of the EU in a very succinct fashion, easily accessible to a general (informed) reader. New and thoroughly revised chapters offer leading-edge accounts of these important building blocks of European integration. It is one of the best textbooks on the origins of European integration. * Amy Verdun, University of Victoria *

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Desmond Dinan, Professor of Public Policy and Ad personam Jean Monnet Professor; Director, International Commerce and Policy Program, School of Public Policy, George Mason University

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