LibGuides: European Union: Background Information

Background Information

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 28 member states, located primarily in Europe. Use the following sources to learn more about the European Union.

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Encyclopedia of the European Union
An encyclopedia dedicated to the European Union.
Europe Since 1914: Encyclopedia of the Age of War and Reconstruction
This encyclopedia details European history from the Bolshevik Revolution to the European Union, linking it to the history of the rest of the world.
The Oxford Handbook of the European Union
This resource discusses the history, functioning, and nature of the European integration. It covers the major institutions, policies, and events in the history of integration.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Presents information on 194 countries and dependencies from around the world. Entries discuss a variety of topics in detail from banking to demographic statistics. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders.