Tombs, Robert

This Sovereign Isle: Britain In and Out of Europe

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ISBN 13:
9780141995021
author:
Tombs, Robert
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Europe, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.50

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The United Kingdom is a European country with a distinct historical experience. For most of its 150 centuries of habitation, Britain has been on the edge of mainland Europe, culturally and geographically. This unique position has shaped the country's relationship with the continent, influencing its decisions on issues like membership in the EU. Historian Robert Tombs explores this history in his book, arguing that the decision to leave the EU is explicable, but not inevitable, by Britain's distinct historical experience, particularly in the 20th century. Tombs challenges the idea that Brexit was solely driven by British exceptionalism, instead showing that the British were voting as typical Europeans in choosing to leave the EU. This concise book provides a fresh perspective on Britain's place in Europe, shedding light on the complexities of its historical experience and its ongoing impact on the country's politics.

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