Description
Puts Britain's relationship with her continental neighbours in historical perspective Written by a distinguished author Written by a distinguished author in an engaging and very readable style Engages with the shifting meanings of 'British' and 'European' Engages with the shifting meanings of 'British' and 'European'
About the Author
Keith Robbins was formerly Vice-Chancellor of University of Wales, Lampeter. On his retirement from this post in 2003 he was made an Honorary Professorial Fellow in the Departments of History and Theology/Religious Studies.
Reviews
'This is a very cogent and scholarly piece of work that will prove to be a valuable addition to the existing literature. It is engagingly and elegantly written, and moves along smoothly like a Rolls Royce engine.' Thomas Otte, Reviews Editor, Diplomacy and Statecraft 'This is a striking achievement. Surveying a vast canvas in consistently readable prose, Professor Robbins offers thought-provoking answers to a question that concerns us all: how has Britain seen itself in relation to 'Europe' in modern times? It is no mean feat of organisation to combine coverage of diplomacy and politics with passages on industrialisation and tourism, meanwhile keeping in focus subjects such as religion and pacifism that in other hands might not have been accorded the significance they deserve. It is a pleasure to find his text studded with examples of his own dry wit.' Simon Dixon, Professor of History, Leeds University
Book Information
ISBN 9780340577868
Author Professor Keith Robbins
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Hodder Arnold
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 156mm * 17mm