In 1962, Dean Acheson, the former US secretary of state, declared that "Great Britain has lost an empire but not yet found a role", and he had a point. Although his words struck home, the United Kingdom chose a disastrous new direction. In 1973, it joined the European Economic Community, precursor of the European Union, foolishly imagining that by linking up with its continental neighbors, its future was assured.
Grenville Cross
02-17 10:23:33