Jean Monnet and Canada: Early Travels and the Idea of European Unity

by Trygve Ugland

Jean Monnet (1888-1979) is often viewed as the chief architect of the European Coal and Steel Community, which over time evolved into today's European Union. Monnet spent his early years working as an agent for his father, a cognac producer. It was this experience that took him to Scandinavia, England, the United States, and most importantly Canada, where he was exposed to the country's unique form of federalism.

Drawing on a wide variety...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1487524188
• ISBN13: 9781487524180
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher