The Worm in the Apple
A History of the Conservative Party and Europe from Churchill to Cameron
Published on 24. March 2022
Book
Hardback
248 pages
978-1-913368-53-1 (ISBN)
Description
From Churchill's decision not to join the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951 to Cameron's In/Out referendum in 2016, the Conservative Party's divisions over Europe have been an enduring drama of British politics. They were always there - sometimes centre stage, at others behind the scenes - destabilising foreign policy, corroding the body politic, and destroying prime ministers.
With the Conservatives in power for forty-one of the sixty-five years involved, these divisions contributed to the creation of a deep, grumbling discount with British membership of the EU - the worm in the apple - that over time culminated in the nation's decision to vote in favour of leaving. Christopher Tugendhat's history of the drama is essential to understanding how it was that the party that took Britian into Europe under Heath became the party that led the way out in the referendum.
With the Conservatives in power for forty-one of the sixty-five years involved, these divisions contributed to the creation of a deep, grumbling discount with British membership of the EU - the worm in the apple - that over time culminated in the nation's decision to vote in favour of leaving. Christopher Tugendhat's history of the drama is essential to understanding how it was that the party that took Britian into Europe under Heath became the party that led the way out in the referendum.
Reviews / Votes
'Christopher Tugendhat, in this level-headed account, is right to conclude that the history of the Conservative party in the past 60 or 70 years has been deeply affected by the biography of movement for the European Union.' -- Spectator This is a remarkable book. Elegantly written, it offers a masterclass in how to disagree agreeably.' -- House Magazine 'This is a fine history book that goes a long way to answering the question of why Britain voted Leave.' -- Perspective Magazine '...a crisp, thought-provoking and highly readable book which deserves a wide audience' -- Laburnum Consulting 'Tugendhat is at his best when relating parliamentary and council negotiating events in detail ... and his book proves a useful .... basic introduction to a central, ongoing theme of British politics.' -- Political Quarterly '[An] excellent book ... replete with many perceptive observations and judgements.' -- A Blog on Winston ChurchillMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 166 mm
Width: 242 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
514 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-913368-53-1 (9781913368531)
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Worm in the Apple
A History of the Conservative Party and Europe from Churchill to Cameron
E-Book
08/2022
Haus Publishing
€36.99
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Person
CHRISTOPHER TUGENDHAT was a leader writer for the Financial Times before being elected as an MP for the Cities of London and Westminster. He served as a member of the European Commission for nine years and was later chairman of Chatham House and the Civil Aviation Authority before being appointed to the House of Lords by John Major.
Content
Introduction // 1
1. Missed Opportunities 1946-1959 // 3
2. Macmillan's False Start 1959-1963 // 27
3. Heath's Triumph and Tragedy 1963-1975 // 49
4. The 1975 Referendum - Before and After // 75
5. Thatcher's Battles 1979-1991 // 93
6. Things Fall Apart 1991-1997 // 119
7. Three Leaders 1997-2005 // 145
8. Cameron's Dilemmas 2005-2016 // 169
Conclusions // 199
Notes // 215
Acknowledgements // 233
Index // 235
1. Missed Opportunities 1946-1959 // 3
2. Macmillan's False Start 1959-1963 // 27
3. Heath's Triumph and Tragedy 1963-1975 // 49
4. The 1975 Referendum - Before and After // 75
5. Thatcher's Battles 1979-1991 // 93
6. Things Fall Apart 1991-1997 // 119
7. Three Leaders 1997-2005 // 145
8. Cameron's Dilemmas 2005-2016 // 169
Conclusions // 199
Notes // 215
Acknowledgements // 233
Index // 235