The Origins and Development of the European Union, 1945-95 by Martin J. Dedman (1994, Paperback)

The Origins and Development of the European Union is an ideal first introduction to the European Union. It outlines the thoughts behind the drive to integrate post-War Europe and the historical development of the idea. Martin Dedman describes the function and operations of the Union and the Security Council and deals with state-of-the-art arguments in a very basic and readable style.