Alarming Drum: Britain's European Dilemma - Hardcover

"Peter Morgan has done a thorough and masterly job of analysing Britain's relationship with the EU -- political, legal and economic. His book is also a timely brief for the British people on the draft EU Constitution. It should be widely read."

"A timely and thoughtful work that helpfully clarifies the failure of the government to grasp adequately the practice of national interest."

"Alarming Drum is the product of intensive research and as such is a valuable resource for anyone who needs easy access to the facts... Recent events would justify a chapter entitled 'Told You So' in any future edition."

"For those who want to see through and beyond the present blur of arguments and assertions about Britain's role in Europe, and about shared European foreign policy, 'Alarming Drum' is the book to read. It shatters the myth that Britain is faced with a 'take it or leave it' choice in European affairs and shows with piercing accuracy where Britain's best interests in the coming global order really lie."

"The debate on Britain's membership of and relationship with the other member states of the EU is surely one that can only intensify. The more informed argument made available to support this all-important debate the better and I welcome 'Alarming Drum' as a very useful, timely and constructive contribution."

"An authoritative history and critique... characterised by a refreshing lack of hysteria."

"The taramasalata of EU studies: key seasoning for a feast."

"An extensive, refreshingly independent critique of the EU's accumulating economic, legal and political disadvantages."

"This book is a mine of facts and data which are likely to be used by everyone writing or speaking about the EU for a long time to come."

"Peter Morgan has written a challenging and important analysis of the most fundamental issue in British politics today."

This book examines the UK's relationship with the European Union, together with a scrutiny of global strategic prospects. It covers topics such as economy, military and demographic developments.