Overview

This collection explores British attitudes to Continental Europe that explain the Brexit decision. Addressing British-European entanglements and the impact of British Euroscepticism, the book argues that Britain is in denial about the strength of its ties to Europe.

Content and Approach

The volume brings together literary and cultural studies, history, and political science in an integrated analysis of views and practices that shape cultural memory.

Part One

Part one traces the historical and political relationship between Britain and Europe.

Part Two

Part two is devoted to exemplary case studies of films as well as popular Eurosceptic and historical fiction.

Part Three

Part three engages with border mindedness and Britain’s island story.

Audience

The book is addressed both to specialists in cultural studies, and a wider audience interested in Brexit.