Books by Tom Gallagher

Since the 1989, fall of Communism in Eastern Europe, Romania, arguably the most regimented of states in the Soviet bloc, has struggled with the transition from totalitarian state to democratic nation. This title provides an overview of Romania's political and social history, focusing on both its national identity as well as legacy of Soviet rule.

Examines each stage of the EU monetary crisis along with the political and social impact, and reveals the longer-term origins

Alex Salmond's Scottish National Party wants Scotland to cease being the invisible country of Europe and to embrace independence. This book argues that if the British Union is demolished, change will remain elusive and Scotland will continue to be run by the close-knit administrative, commercial and religious elites who have dominated the country.

Romania's predatory rulers, the heirs of the sinister communist dictator Ceauescu, have inflicted a humiliating defeat on the European Union. This book discusses policy failures in the areas of justice, administrative and agricultural reform and shows how Romania moved backwards politically during the years of negotiations.

Analyses the crisis faced by the Balkan states at the end of the Cold War, the turbulent events that followed and Western policy towards the region.

Examining Balkan politics, from the emergence of nationalism to the retreat of Communist power in 1989, this book systematically argues that many of the region's problems are external in origin. It also examines the origins of Western prejudices towards the Balkans, tracing the damaging effects of policies based on Western lethargy and cynicism.