Acheson and empire : the British accent in American foreign policy / John T. McNay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McNay, John T., 1957-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Acheson, Dean, 1893-1971.

Acheson, Dean.

Acheson, Dean, 1893-1971--Influence.

Acheson, Dean, 1893-1971--Political and social views.

Statesmen--United States--Biography.

Statesmen.

Imperialism--History--20th century.

Imperialism.

United States--Foreign relations--1945-1953.

United States.

United States--Foreign relations--1945-1953--Decision making.

United States--Foreign relations--Great Britain.

Great Britain--Foreign relations--United States.

Great Britain.

Great Britain--Foreign relations--1945-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (231 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri Press, c2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Acheson and Empire offers a compelling reassessment of Dean Acheson's policies toward the former colonial world during his period as secretary of state from 1949 to 1953. John T. McNay argues that Acheson inherited through his own personal history a way of understanding the world that encouraged imperial-style international relationships. This worldview represented a well-developed belief system rooted in his Ulster Protestant heritage that remained consistent throughout his life.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1 Champion of Empire

2 The Special Relationship

3 Bonds of Loyalty

4 The Ulster Connection

5 The Kashmir Connection

6 The Iran Connection

7 The Egypt Connection

8 Epilogue

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-216) and index.

ISBN:

0-8262-6376-3

OCLC:

607891158