A chronological history of the European Union 1946-2001

Book abstract:

Much has been written and lots more will be written about the evolution of the European Union embracing issues such as integration, subsidiarity, monetary union and federalism. This fully revised and updated edition reads like the diary of someone walking the historical pathway of European integration and will serve as a valuable reference work.

The author pauses along the pathway to provide comment and quotations from speeches of politicians and those closely involved with the European integration process. The sum total is a detailed yet concise account of the evolution of the economic and political ideas that culminated in what may yet prove to be a defining moment in European history - the introduction of the euro in twelve Member States.

The book will interest scholars, students and professionals engaged in European studies and the development of the European Union.

Wim F.V. Vanthoor is Assistant Manager of the Research Department and Head of the Historical Section, De Nederlandsche Bank, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.