Portrait of Europe
Portrait of Europe

Author(s): Salvador de Madriaga
Subject(s): History, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), History of European Union
Published by: CEEOL Digital Reproductions / Collections
Keywords: European Unification; origins of European Union;
Summary/Abstract: Portrait of Europe comes at an opportune moment, when the political wranglings attending the formation of a supra-national organisation are bringing constantly to the fore the differences of national temperament and tradition. To understand our neighbours we must first get to know them; and we could not find a gayer, wittier or more penetrating guide than this scholarly and broad-minded writer. His acute observation of national modes of thought, prejudices and even jealousies is supported by examples from their language, literature and histories; and yet he never fails to show the wood as well as the trees, to make clear the real unity of culture and ideals which must be grasped and developed and made present, so that the family solidarity of Europe may be given concrete political expression. (cover-text of the original). PUBLISHED in 1952 by HOLLIS & CARTER, LONDON

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