France and the Construction of Europe, 1944-2007

The book chronicles France's pivotal influence on the formation of the European Union from the end of World War II to the early twenty-first century. It explores how France balanced its quest for power with the drive for European integration over six decades, culminating in the significant moment of the 2005 referendum where the electorate rejected the EU's constitutional treaty. This comprehensive history highlights the transformation of Europe and France's role in shaping its political landscape.