The EEC Crisis of 1963 - (Contemporary History in Context) by O Bange (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This fresh look at the 1963 crisis in the western alliance following de Gaulle's veto of the British EEC application uses much new unpublished source material to offer a fascinating insight into the personal relationships of the western leaders. It challenges the orthodox view, showing that the ultimate breakdown came after Anglo-German and Anglo-American cooperation to ensure that de Gaulle was made the sole scapegoat, in order to isolate France within the EEC.

Review Quotes

This book by Oliver Bange contributes important new empirical insights concerning the rhetorical tactics of various governments during the British accession negotiations.' - American Historical Review

About the Author

OLIVER BANGE has taught and researched at the Institut für Politische Wissenschaft, Aachen, and the London School of Economics, where he took his doctorate. He has published articles and book chapters on European politics, as well as numerous review articles.