Michelle Egan Knihy

The book explores the parallels between the political and economic landscape of 19th-century America and the challenges faced by contemporary Europe in achieving post-war integration. It delves into the creation of a single market, addressing trade barriers, and navigating the complexities of conflicting political, geographic, social, and sectoral interests. Through this comparative analysis, it highlights the enduring struggles of unifying diverse interests within a broader economic framework.

Leading scholars explore the complex questions arising from the ongoing transformation of Europe through the deepening and widening effects of European integration. Based on authoritative analyses, the book takes account of the many national, transnational and international processes and contexts in which European integration has become embedded.