Britain & the European Union

With the European Union referendum looming, this book explores at what the EU is, how it was formed, how it governs, its member states, its citizens and its role in Europe and the wider world, with a particular focus on Britain's relationship with the EU. It also includes clear, new information on the advantages and disadvantages of being part of the EU and plenty of background information on the referendum itself.

Simon Adams was born in Bristol and studied at London and Bristol universities. He then worked as an editor of children's reference books before becoming a full-time writer 18 years ago. Since then, he has written and contributed to more than 70 books on subjects as varied as American history, the sinking of the Titanic, the two world wars and the history of jazz. He lives in London, listens to lots of jazz, and is an avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction books.