Table of Contents

Democratic liberty on continental scale?; where are our Madisons?; the dilemma of modern democracy; how Britain has lost its voice; why consitutions are important; three forms of the state; creating an open political class; Europe and the global market; Europe and the United States; Europe, Christianity and Islam; political moderation and social diversity in Europe - the future.

About the Author

Larry Siedentop is a lecturer in Politics at Keble College and current chair of the Oxford politics faculty. His previous books include TOCQUEVILLE. He has also written the introduction to Guizot's HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION IN EUROPE for Penguin Classics.

Reviews

This enjoyable, easily accessible 'call to arms' is recommended.--W.M. Downs "Choice Reviews "

"A thrilling, compulsively readable book about constitutional reform in the European Union." -- "The Observer"

"Full of provocative thoughts and ideas.... Europe has waited far too long for this kind of scrutiny." -- "The Economist"

"The brilliant new book... is an eloquent call on the leaders of Europe to rise to the task of creating a proper democratic framework for the political construction of new Europe." -- "The Times (London)"