Udartsev, S.F. Evolution of the idea of the European unity and the experience of its implementation within the models of state structure.

Abstract: History of the ideas of the united Europe finds its roots in the early Middle Ages and in even earlier times. The history knows many example of projects of united Europe and its concepts. The book by Zh.M. Kembayev “Political and legal history of the idea of united Europe from the ancient times to the modern times” (Almaty – Astana, 2012, 496 p.) is based on vast variety of material, and it should be of interest to specialists in the sphere of history of political and legal studies, European and international law. It should also stimulate the thought on globalization and regional integration. Taking the history of projects of uniting Europe, one can see many patterns in the influence of political and legal conscience of the society on the political reality, as well as its adaptation to it. Throughout the evolution of political and legal conscience, it is tuned to reality, it develops f lexible theoretical and applied adapting projects in order to implement the basic ideas. The history of European unity provides excellent materials for understanding the methodologic problems of evolution of the social conscience.

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