Britain and Europe in a Troubled World

As the resurgent tide of nationalism has swept away Britain's European Union membership, Vernon Bogdanor details the historical and psychological attitudes which will influence the forging of a new relationship. -Lord Butler of Brockwell, Head of the UK Civil Service 1988-98 Vernon Bogdanor's fascinating history of the ideas, politics and events in British-European relations over the post-War era is vital reading for anyone wishing to look to the past to explain how and why Brexit occurred and what its effects are likely to be. -Robert Blackburn QC, King's College London No subject could be more important; and no one is better qualified to engage with it than Bogdanor. He does so with his usual clarity, rigour and persuasiveness. - Andrew Blick, King's College London For Bogdanor, Brexit dramatizes the long-term loss of legitimacy of Britain's governing class. This book is a brave effort to move beyond the headlines by Britain's most distinguished constitutionalist. -Bruce Ackerman, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science, Yale University