Britain, the Commonwealth and Europe
Worth buying if: You follow British foreign policy debates and Commonwealth history.
Skip it if: You expect a contemporary Brexit manifesto rather than a historical analysis.
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Summary
In Britain, the Commonwealth and Europe, Alex May examines political, economic and diplomatic links between the UK, former colonies and European institutions across the twentieth century, arguing these tangled loyalties reframed Britain’s European choices.
Why this book now
Palgrave Macmillan’s 2001 study remains relevant for readers unpacking post-Brexit debates about Commonwealth ties, European membership and historical foreign-policy choices.
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- You follow British foreign policy debates and Commonwealth history.
- You want a focused 210-page study of Britain’s European decisions by Alex May.
- You expect a contemporary Brexit manifesto rather than a historical analysis.
- You’re looking for a sweeping economic atlas rather than a political-diplomatic case study.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780333800133
Worth buying if: You follow British foreign policy debates and Commonwealth history.
Skip it if: You expect a contemporary Brexit manifesto rather than a historical analysis.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At roughly 210 pages, this Palgrave monograph fits multiple sessions: expect careful reads of chapters dealing with diplomacy, trade and imperial legacies rather than a weekend leisure read.
What stands out here
This 2001 Palgrave Macmillan edition foregrounds archival research and argumentation about the interplay of Commonwealth obligations and European policy in British decision-making.
Best way to approach it
Read chapter-by-chapter, keeping notes on key events and actors; the book rewards cross-referencing its diplomatic case studies rather than skimming.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780333800133
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