British Foreign Policy - The Process of Readjustment 1945-1961

Originally published in 1962, this book discusses Britain's role in the world from the Second World War to the decision to apply for membership of the European Economic Community in 1961. These sixteen years form a distinct epoch, marking Britian's transition from worldwide Imperial status to that of an essentially European country.

List of contents

1.The Postwar Setting 2. Diplomacy on a Shoestring 3. The Partition of Germany 4. Rearguard Action in the Middle East 5. Britain and European Unity 6. The Anglo-American Partnership 7. Egypt and Arab Nationalism 8. The Great Divide 9. The Problem of Arms Control 10. Commonwealth and Common Market.

About the author

F. S. Northedge (1918-1985) was Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics.

Summary

Originally published in 1962, this book discusses Britain’s role in the world from the Second World War to the decision to apply for membership of the European Economic Community in 1961. These sixteen years form a distinct epoch, marking Britian’s transition from worldwide Imperial status to that of an essentially European country.

Product details

• Authors: F. S. Northedge
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2025
• EAN: 9781032969213
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3296921-3
• No. of pages: 338
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Arms Control, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Treaties, International Relations, International Law, United Kingdom, Great Britain