The negotiations for economic and monetary union in the European Union represented a massive change for Europe and for the world. This book identifies why the historical agreement at Maastricht in December 1991 was possible and how the agreement was made. It examines the motives that inspired EC political leaders, the strategies that they pursued, and the institutions of the EC which were used to achieve monetary union.About the Author: Kenneth Dyson is Professor of European Studies, University of Bradford Kevin Featherstone is Professor of European Politics and Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration Studies, University of Bradford