Intelligence, Defence and Diplomacy: British Policy in the Post-War World

by Richard J. Aldrich, Michael F. Hopkins

Overview

What was Britain's reaction to the death of Stalin? How has Britain reconciled a modern nuclear strategy with its traditional imperial defence commitments around the world? How has secret intelligence affected the Special Relationship' since 1945? Certain clear questions and perennial themes run through British overseas policy since 1945. This book examines them, drawing on new research by leading historians and scholars in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135197339
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/23/2013
Series:	Studies in Intelligence
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	286
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Richard J. Aldrich, Michael F. Hopkins

Table of Contents

Small Wars and Insurgencies - " This book...will be useful to contemporary historians and other researchers in piecing together what was really happening in 1945-60, during Britain"s reluctant descent from being one of the "Big Three"



International History Review - " This ...collection of essays...draw to good effect from primary sources

Editorial Reviews

A dozen essays on Britain's international relations after World War II, most focusing on the first decade. Among the topics are Kim Philby, Anglo-American intelligence in Asia, and relations with Yugoslavia, West Germany, the US, Palestine, Cyprus, and Japan. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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