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This collection of essays looks at Anglo-French relations from the Second World War to the advent of Margaret Thatcher's government in a new light, focusing on the work of Britain's ambassadors to France. In particular, it looks at moves towards deeper European integration, a key theme in twentieth century British foreign policy.
Sommario
Introduction; John W. Young 1. Alfred Duff Cooper, 1944-47; Edward Hampshire 2. Oliver Harvey, 1948-54; Rogelia Pastor-Castro 3. Gladwyn Jebb, 1954-60; Christopher Goldsmith 4. Pierson Dixon, 1960-65; James Ellison 5. Patrick Reilly, 1965-68; Helen Parr 6. Christopher Soames, 1968-72; Daniel Furby & N. Piers Ludlow 7. Edward Tomkins, 1972-75; Alastair Noble 8. Nicholas Henderson, 1975-79; Isabelle Tombs Conclusion; John W. Young Select Bibliography Index
Info autore
James Ellison, Queen Mary, University of London, UK
Daniel Furby, Fipra International
Chris Goldsmith, De Montfort University, UK
Edward Hampshire, Royal Military Academy, UK
Piers Ludlow, London School of Economics, UK
Alastair Noble, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK
Helen Parr, Keele University, UK
Isabelle Tombs, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK
Riassunto
This collection of essays looks at Anglo-French relations from the Second World War to the advent of Margaret Thatcher's government in a new light, focusing on the work of Britain's ambassadors to France. In particular, it looks at moves towards deeper European integration, a key theme in twentieth century British foreign policy.
Testo aggiuntivo
'Concise, informative and tightly focused, the essays highlight the part British ambassadors to France have played in their reporting and analysis, their identifying and nurturing of key relationships, and their promotion of specific projects. The volume should be of interest to all international historians, and essential reading for students of modern diplomacy.'
- Keith Hamilton, formerly of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London, UK
Relazione
'Concise, informative and tightly focused, the essays highlight the part British ambassadors to France have played in their reporting and analysis, their identifying and nurturing of key relationships, and their promotion of specific projects. The volume should be of interest to all international historians, and essential reading for students of modern diplomacy.'
- Keith Hamilton, formerly of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London, UK
