Britain and Europe Since 1945
Worth buying if: You want a compact history of UK–European diplomacy rather than a dense textbook.
Skip it if: You need an exhaustive archival monograph with extensive primary-source apparatus.
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Summary
Alex May maps political, economic, and cultural ties between Britain and continental Europe across seven decades in 160 focused pages, blending diplomatic episodes with public debates to explain postwar cooperation and conflict.
Why this book now
Britain and Europe Since 1945 remains useful for readers reassessing Brexit-era choices and long-term patterns in UK–EU relations.
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- You want a compact history of UK–European diplomacy rather than a dense textbook.
- You appreciate Alex May’s blend of political narrative and cultural context on postwar Britain.
- If you liked the pacing, the conversation drives the plot forward.
- You need an exhaustive archival monograph with extensive primary-source apparatus.
- You want a contemporary policy manual focused solely on Brexit negotiation tactics.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9781138154087
Worth buying if: You want a compact history of UK–European diplomacy rather than a dense textbook.
Skip it if: You need an exhaustive archival monograph with extensive primary-source apparatus.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 160 pages, expect a brisk, single-session read or a couple of focused evenings to follow post‑1945 political throughlines and key episodes.
What stands out here
This Taylor & Francis compact edition emphasizes a readable synthesis by Alex May, prioritizing thematic clarity over exhaustive detail.
Best way to approach it
Read chapter-by-chapter to trace chronological shifts, pausing to reflect on chapters that link domestic UK politics with European institutions.
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