The British have never embraced the notion that they are "Europeans" with much enthusiasm. They are considered traditionally suspicious of foreigners and positively proud of their reputation for eccentricity. But in this book Hugh Thomas cogently argues that the advantages to Britain of free trade, monetary union, a common European defence and even a common language of diplomacy outweigh the potential threats to national tradition and sovereignty. Contrasting the British attitude to that of the rest of Europe including the ex-Communist countries, he puts forward a positive view of the European Community that may provoke debate.
- ISBN10 0091749190
- ISBN13 9780091749194
- Publish Date 17 January 1991
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 June 1992
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Cornerstone
- Imprint Hutchinson
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 128
- Language English