Britain and America After World War II by Richard Wevill

Britain and America After World War II by Richard Wevill

The period immediately after World War II was a vital one for diplomatic relations and, with the Soviet Union emerging as a new superpower, it was particularly important for Britain's relations with America. This is the first book to focus on the role of the British Embassy in Washington during this period. According to Richard Wevill, the British Embassy was pivotal in the fulfilment of key British foreign, financial and imperial policy objectives. Applying the implications of new archival material to the turning points of the period, including a detailed review of Lord Halifax's ambassadorship under Attlee, a re-evaluation of the part of Roger Makins in the atomic energy discussions, and the Embassy's influence in relation to Palestine, Wevill argues for a more nuanced understanding of the 'special relationship' in its most formative period. He offers a recasting of a crucial period of twentieth century history, providing fascinating new detail on Britain's relations with President Truman as well as with Secretaries of State George Marshall and Dean Acheson. Charting the beginnings of one of modern history's most influential alliances, this book will be a primary reference point for students and scholars of History, the Cold War, Politics and International Relations.

'This important new book by Richard Wevill adds greatly to our understanding of the Anglo-American 'special relationship' by delving behind the scenes to look at its inner workingsWhere most studies look at the meetings between Presidents and Prime Ministers, this one focuses on the day-to-day work of the British embassy in Washington, showing how it handled challenges to the relationship and helped build a solid partnership in the post-war world. In so doing the book contributes, not only to the history of such significant international events as the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan, but also to the literature of diplomatic practice.' - Dr. John W. Young, Professor of International History, University of Nottingham

Richard Wevill holds a PhD in History from the University of Exeter where he has taught in the History faculty.

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ISBN 13	9781848859807
ISBN 10	1848859805
Title	Britain and America After World War II
Author	Richard Wevill
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2012-05-15
Number of pages	304
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