This work provides both a historical evaluation of the birth and development of the Union, an analysis of its current status and a projection of its future. This is not just a book about history and politics - it is also a study of society, economics and culture, and therefore offers the reader a panoramic overview of the whole subject. With contributions from noted academics, politicians, writers and commentators, the book makes a contribution to informed debate on what has been and continues to be one of the great questions of modern times.
