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This Blessed Plot
By Hugo Young
Hugo Young's "This Blessed Plot" unpacks how Britain's enduring self-image and historical narratives have shaped its complex, often conflicted relationship with Europe.
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What it is about
National Identity, European Relations, British History, Political Destiny
Who it is for
If you've ever wondered how deep-seated national stories can shape a country's destiny, this will illuminate the enduring tension between identity and pragmatism, and this will help you see what to do next.
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As a veteran political columnist, Hugo Young brought decades of incisive observation and a keen understanding of the British psyche to his definitive chronicle of the nation's complex relationship with Europe.
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