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SUMMARY:The Europe Illusion: Britain\, France\, Germany and the Long Histo
 ry of European Integration - Stuart Sweeney (OCGH\, Oxford)
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DESCRIPTION:In The Europe Illusion\, Stuart Sweeney considers Britain’s 
 relationships with France and Prussia-Germany since the map of Europe was 
 redrawn at Westphalia in 1648. A timely and far-sighted study\, it argues 
 that integration in Europe has evolved through diplomatic\, economic and c
 ultural links cemented between these three states\, and that – as wars b
 ecame increasingly destructive and economic expectations were elevated –
  states struggled to survive alone. Yet it has been rare for all three to 
 be friends at the same time.\n\nWhile common trends can be seen within the
  European states\, there is an illusion of unity\, since cultural particul
 arisms have always tempered full integration. In this broader context\, se
 tbacks like Brexit can be seen as predictable and manageable. After all\, 
 the federal project has a strong pedigree\, with roots in the Holy Roman E
 mpire\, and the EU remains a formidable institution of twenty-seven states
 . While Britain is left to forge a role outside the EU\, Sweeney identifie
 s a familiar semi-detachment\, highlighting pragmatism and historical cons
 tancy at the heart of Europe.\nSpeakers:\nStuart Sweeney (OCGH\, Oxford)
LOCATION:St Antony's College - North Site (Seminar Room)
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URL:https://talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/84578b57-4734-440e-a46b-d17323aee7ba/
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