'This thoughtful and thought-provoking volume puts the current debate on Europe and democracy into an enlightening historical context. Specialists on the European Union would do well to delve into these varied historical experiences which still have their traces in contemporary Europe.' - Professor Helen Wallace, Sussex European Institute, University of Sussex
'This is an extremely interesting account, by several learned hands, of how 'democracy' has developed across Europe, with particular reference to the question of the hour - how can the European Union achieve a greater state of democratic accountability? Its most tantalising, yet suggestive, message concerns the importance of the English and British role in democratic developments - set against a background in which Britain still withdraws from the debate about European political reform.' - Hugo Young, The Guardian and author of theBlessed Plot
'...it is a very well worthwhile piece of work...I greatly hope that it gets the attention it deserves.' - The Rt. Hon. Lord Jenkins of Hillhead O.M.