Elites’ Brexit from a Civilisational Perspective
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Was Brexit more than a political and economic rupture — was it a civilisational one?
This book uncovers the cultural and identity foundations of Brexit, exploring how British elites came to see the UK not just as a nation, but as a civilisation state. Moving beyond party politics and policy debates, it traces how leaders and thinkers evoked Britain's exceptionalism — a sovereign, maritime, and Atlantic power with a global destiny rooted in empire. These narratives, mirroring those of civilisation states, shaped the country's uneasy relationship with Europe, and its final decision to withdraw from the EU. By revealing the deep historical and symbolic layers beneath the Brexit process, the book discloses how civilisational thinking is used to strengthen a nation's global voice, but drives it towards isolation.
Emanuele Maggioli, holds a PhD in Global Studies from the University of Urbino, Italy. His research interests include British politics, history, and culture in international relations. He was the winner of the 2025 First Sea Lord's Essay Competition.
Was Brexit more than a political and economic rupture — was it a civilisational one?
This book uncovers the cultural and identity foundations of Brexit, exploring how British elites came to see the UK not just as a nation, but as a civilisation state. Moving beyond party politics and policy debates, it traces how leaders and thinkers evoked Britain's exceptionalism — a sovereign, maritime, and Atlantic power with a global destiny rooted in empire. These narratives, mirroring those of civilisation states, shaped the country's uneasy relationship with Europe, and its final decision to withdraw from the EU. By revealing the deep historical and symbolic layers beneath the Brexit process, the book discloses how civilisational thinking is used to strengthen a nation's global voice, but drives it towards isolation.
Explores Brexit from a fresh, innovative perspective, and it does this precisely on the referendum’s 10th anniversary Provides unique insights into political elites’ beliefs and conceptions of the UK Examines the very timely concept of civilisation states, which is knowing increasing popularity worldwide
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Emanuele Maggioli
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Britain's new international role as a civilisation state Brexit: the EU referendum's 10th anniversary British political elites UK-EU conflictual relations Existence of a British civilisation