Britain has always been a traditional big country in Europe and once owned a large area of land on the European continent. /kloc-After the Hundred Years' War between Britain and France in the middle of the 0/5th century, Britain was basically in a peaceful corner, far away from the artillery fire in Europe, and lived a quiet life as a big landlord. European unity has nothing to do with itself. Britain has always wanted to be the leader of European unity. If reunification is successful, a strong Europe will rise and compete with it. Its position and role in European affairs will be even lower, which is not conducive to its survival and development in Europe. So Britain's unification of Europe can be said to be a dream, but it is also a nightmare.
Britain was the first country to carry out the industrial revolution and the first rich country. He never thought it would be good for him to unite a strong Europe. /kloc-at the end of 0/8, Napoleon almost unified Europe and almost blocked Britain, which may have left a psychological shadow on Britain. So Europe defeated Russia in the Crimean War of 1853, Prussia in World War I and Nazi Germany in World War II.
Why is Brexit a referendum now? Due to the rapid and smooth unification of the EU, the EU has become more and more like a country politically, economically, culturally and militarily. Britain also deeply feels that its investment, sacrifice and status in the EU do not match. If Britain continues to follow the EU, it will not only violate the glorious tradition of British independence, but also make wedding dresses for other countries. It may realize that in a unified Europe