Britain's Entry into the European Community

Report on the Negotiations of 1970 - 1972 by Sir Con O'Neill

Sir David Hannay editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

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In January 1972 Britain signed the Treaty of Acccession to the European Community. Sir Con O'Neill, a key figure in the negotiations, gives an analysis of negotiations which had an impact on Britain's relations with Europe, and insights into the processes of multilateral diplomacy.

'This insight into Britain's vunerability has lain in the vaults of the Foreign Office for nearly 30 years. Over more than 300 pages, it chronicles 18 months of often painstaking negociations.' - The Daily Telegraph

'A facinating self-help guide for European statesmen of today ... one must hope that this ... was among Tony Blair"s holiday reading.' - Geoffrey Howe, The Financial Times

'This volume should be read by all serious historians, political scientists, economists, advanced students of those subjects, and (especially) policy makers.' - European Information

'Sir Con O"Neill describes, in detailed and official prose, every twist and turn of the negotiations which got us in.' - Contemporary Review

'O'Neill's account will be extremely hard to match.' - Contemporary British History

ISBN: 9780714651170

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 884g

496 pages