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British power and international relations during the 1950s : a tenable position? / Michael J. Turner.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Turner, Michael J.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- World politics--1945-1989.
- World politics.
- Cold War.
- Great Britain--Foreign relations--1945-1964.
- Great Britain.
- Great Britain--Foreign relations administration.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (370 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, c2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This is an integrated international history that pays special attention to Britain's role and status. It contributes to the ongoing debate about Britain's 'decline' as a great power, and suggests that despite some retreats and compromises, Britain managed successfully to maintain its influence and defend essential national interests.
- Contents:
- Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1: Britain and the International Order in the Early 1950s; 2: Causes and Consequences of the Korean War; 3: Tension in Europe; 4: Extra-European Problems: The Middle East, Indochina, Guatemala; 5: The Changing Nature of the Cold War; 6: Crises: Suez and Hungary; Conclusion; Notes; Index; About the Author
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 979-82-16-23552-1
- 1-299-39646-1
- 0-7391-4180-5
- OCLC:
- 855502858
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