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This book examines European history and politics between two very
well-known but flawed treaties: The Treaty of Versailles and the
Treaty of Maastricht. Taking the Treaty of Versailles, signed
following World War I, as a starting point, the volume argues that
while it was well-intentioned to the point of being utopian, it was
also totally impractical, rearranging the map of Europe in a way
which led to the tragic descent into conflict and barbarism in
World War II. The volume then moves through the post war period,
the outcome of the war producing the uneasy stability of a Cold War
divided continent, and with the establishment of NATO in 1949, the
process of European integration ushered in the era of cooperation.
Under the influence of Charles de Gaulle, the newly created
European Community acted as an association of sovereign states led
by France and Germany, spurring economic growth and encouraging
other countries to apply to join. After de Gaulle's retirement in
1969, this approach was progressively abandoned in favour of a
federal model of integration in which member states transferred
their sovereignty to the institutions of what became the European
Union. Europe was to be transformed from a continent to a country.
The book concludes by analysing the Maastricht treaty, which
enshrined this process, as being as fatally flawed as the
Versailles Treaty and charts the post-Maastricht slow decline of
the European Union giving way to widespread Euroscepticism. From
the Treaty of Versailles to the Treaty of Maastricht will appeal to
researchers and students alike interested in European history,
politics and World War I and II.
This book examines European history and politics between two very
well-known but flawed treaties: The Treaty of Versailles and the
Treaty of Maastricht. Taking the Treaty of Versailles, signed
following World War I, as a starting point, the volume argues that
while it was well-intentioned to the point of being utopian, it was
also totally impractical, rearranging the map of Europe in a way
which led to the tragic descent into conflict and barbarism in
World War II. The volume then moves through the post war period,
the outcome of the war producing the uneasy stability of a Cold War
divided continent, and with the establishment of NATO in 1949, the
process of European integration ushered in the era of cooperation.
Under the influence of Charles de Gaulle, the newly created
European Community acted as an association of sovereign states led
by France and Germany, spurring economic growth and encouraging
other countries to apply to join. After de Gaulle's retirement in
1969, this approach was progressively abandoned in favour of a
federal model of integration in which member states transferred
their sovereignty to the institutions of what became the European
Union. Europe was to be transformed from a continent to a country.
The book concludes by analysing the Maastricht treaty, which
enshrined this process, as being as fatally flawed as the
Versailles Treaty and charts the post-Maastricht slow decline of
the European Union giving way to widespread Euroscepticism. From
the Treaty of Versailles to the Treaty of Maastricht will appeal to
researchers and students alike interested in European history,
politics and World War I and II.
Originally published in 1985. This book has two aims: first, to
analyse the change in economic policy formation between 1979 and
1983 and the way in which policy sources were translated into
reality, and second, to analyse how the first Thatcher government
has changed the nature of contemporary Conservatism. These two
themes overlap so consistently
Originally published in 1985. This book has two aims: first, to
analyse the change in economic policy formation between 1979 and
1983 and the way in which policy sources were translated into
reality, and second, to analyse how the first Thatcher government
has changed the nature of contemporary Conservatism. These two
themes overlap so consistently
Dr Holmes describes the second phase of the Thatcherite revolution
during the 1983-7 government. He argues that Thatcherism is a
recognizable political phenomenon which has sought a radical change
in economic and social policy but that the pace of change has been
uneven. In some areas, such as trade union reform and
privatization, reform was seen to be swift and effectively
executed. But more subtle opposition within the Conservative party
itself, local government, the BBC and among intellectual opinion
witnessed the government's philosophy and policy prescriptions
wholly or partially blocked. The author concludes that while the
nature of Thatcherism is now established the full extent of its
effects on British politics and society depends on a variety of
variable going beyond the government's arithmetical prliamentary
majority. The author has written "Political Pressure and Economic
Policy: British Government, 1970-74", "The Labour Government,
1974-79: Political Aims and Economic Reality" and "The First
Thatcher Government, 1979-83: Contemporary Conservatism and
Economic Change".
'... in this clear and informed history of the 1974-79 government,
Holmes shows how Labour's aspirations constantly encountered the
practical limits of economic management.' Times Higher Education
Supplement '... lucid and well-documented account.' British Book
News '... Dr Holmes is perceptive and fair in his assessment of the
leading personalities.' Samuel Brittan, Financial Times
Anne Clifford died in 1676, full of years and honours. This is the
impressive portrait of a powerful personality. She lives on, in
Martin Holmes' remarkable biography, in Craven, where she was born;
in Kent, where she was mistress of Knole; in Wiltshire, where
M498she saw the rebuilding of Wilton under Inigo Jones; and, most
of all, in Westmorland where, in her several ancestral castles, she
spent her indomitable old age.
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