Synopsis
'Between the Waves is powerful, precise, morally engaged, wonderfully alert to character, context and the greater purpose of political life' Rory Stewart, author of Politics on the Edge
'Britain’s best political writer' Sebastian Payne
This is the definitive history of Britain’s tumultuous relationship with Europe – as it’s never been told before.
In a story of vaulting ambition and underhand politics, of nation,...
Details
04 September 2025544 pages
9781529083095Imprint: Picador
Reviews
Between the Waves is powerful, precise, morally engaged, wonderfully alert to character, context and the greater purpose of political lifeRory Stewart, author of Politics on the Edge
A sweeping, impressive and ambitious history of modern Europe -- and Britain's turbulent relationship with it. With a deft touch and deep research, Tom McTague has captured a tale of big personalities -- from Enoch Powell to Dominic Cummings -- and even bigger eventsHelen Lewis, author of The Genius Myth
Britain’s best political writerSebastian Payne
Simply one of the very best political observers reporting on our politics in the UKDaniel Finkelstein
