Britannia, Europa and Christendom: British Christians and European Integration

by Sidney L Gulick

Overview

Britannia, Europa and Christendom brings to light the webs of influence linking Christian leaders and politicians and shows the conflicting relationships between national identity and Christian universalism, and between Britain as a one-time world power, a European nation, and junior partner in the 'transatlantic alliance'.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781403939128
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	10/31/2006
Edition description:	2006
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

PHILIP COUPLAND is former Assistant Editor of the Journal of British Studies (University of Chicago Press). He has written on British political history in the Journal of Contemporary History, Twentieth Century British History and elsewhere.

Table of Contents

Introduction Christian Peace Aims and Federal Europe Britain, America and Europe The Future of Europe, 1944-45 The Churches, the European Movement, and Western Union Christian Action and the Christian Movement for European Unity Christendom, Communism, and the Division of Europe Christians and the Common Market Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

'This scholarly historical analysis of a British Christian elite searching, amidst the ruins of Christendom, for a 'United Europe', from 1945 to the present, is at the same time a stimulating contribution to current debate about Europe's 'soul' (or lack of one).' - Keith Robbins, Professor Emeritus, University of Wales, Lampeter, UK

'There is no doubt that this book is timely and provocative and I have no hesitation in recommending it to all scholars with an interest in law, sociology, history and religion.' - Javier Oliva, Ecclesiastical History

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