Birthmarks of Europe

By studying the negotiations which led to the conclusion of the original Treaty of Rome and the creation of the European Economic Community, this informative book, based on recently released archival sources, analyses the Franco-German bargain which shaped the Community's initial framework and policies.

Inhalt
Contents: Introduction; European integration to 1955; French elites; German elites; National elites and the negotiation of the Treaty of Rome; The negotiations; Ideas and interests; Birthmarks of Europe; Conclusions; References; Archival references; Index.