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Focusing not just on the great events but on the smaller incremental developments too, this work gives an in-depth look at developments in European Union history.

Tells the story of European integration from its modern origins in the 1940s to the challenges of the new century. The author captures the dynamics of the evolving debates about European unity and examines the factors that led to today's union.

Now available in paperback, with updated tables on EU structure and membership of EU institutions, the highly-acclaimed Encyclopedia of the European Union provides a balanced and authoritative reference guide for students, researchers and practitioners alike. It contains more than 700 alphabetical entries including extended articles notably on institutions, member states and key political figures written by a wide range of leading authorities.

Ever Closer Union clearly and engagingly introduces the complexities of European integration. The 4th edition is fully revised and updated to take account of major changes in the EU, including full coverage of the impact of the Lisbon Treaty.