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Kevin O'Rourke is an Irish economic historian and professor known for his research on globalization and European economic history. He has taught at Oxford University and Trinity College Dublin, and his work often explores the intersection of economics and political change in modern Europe.
Known for: A Short History of Brexit: From Brentry to Backstop
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A Short History of Brexit: From Brentry to Backstop
This book offers a concise and authoritative account of the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union, tracing the historical, political, and economic forces that led to Brexit. Kevin O'Rourke examines how Britain’s integration into Europe evolved from postwar reconstruction to the 2016 referendum, explaining the interplay between national identity, globalization, and economic policy. The work provides a balanced analysis of the causes and consequences of Brexit, situating it within the broader context of European integration and disintegration.
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Postwar Roots and Britain’s Absence from Early Integration
The story properly begins in postwar Europe, when the devastation of two world wars led continental leaders to construct a new framework of cooperation. The European Coal and Steel Community, founded in 1951, was the first tentative structure of integration—designed to make war materially impossible...
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From Application to Accession: The Long Road to Joining the EEC
By the early 1960s, British policymakers realized that their earlier calculations were flawed. Economic pragmatism forced a reconsideration. Twice, under Harold Macmillan and later Harold Wilson, Britain applied to join the EEC. Both attempts were rejected by France, chiefly due to Charles de Gaulle...
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About Kevin O'Rourke
Kevin O'Rourke is an Irish economic historian and professor known for his research on globalization and European economic history. He has taught at Oxford University and Trinity College Dublin, and his work often explores the intersection of economics and political change in modern Europe.
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