Europe - Diplomatic Relations with the U.S., World War I - General & Miscellaneous, 20th Century American History - Relations - General & Miscellaneous, 20th Century British History - Politics & Government, Great Britain - Diplomatic Relations, U.S. Diplo
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Overview
Describes the personal and political partnership between Woodrow Wilson and his closest friend, Colonel Edward M. House. Demonstrates that House exerted an enormous influence on the President and his foreign policy from 1913-1916. The author illustrates this influence by examining the intriguing House-Grey Memorandum with British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey which promised U.S. entry into World War I on the side of the Allies, a year before America was "forced" into the conflict by German military and diplomatic moves.
Editorials
Indiana Magazine Of History
As regards matters of interpretation this is an exemplary study...it provides a clear and perceptive portrait of both men during the time under observation...One finishes this book content that the author has woven a successful historical narrative out of comprehensive documentation....it is a fine example of the engaging way in which diplomatic history can be written.American Historical Review
In her concise book Joyce Grigsby Williams provides an insightful analysis of the relationship and influence of two important protagonists in Anglo-American relations in the period from 1913 through 1919...This volume is important for its convincing interpretation that Grey successfully manipulated House to preserve Anglo-American friendship...her work makes a useful contribution to the scholarship on this period.Southwestern Historical Quarterly
...well-researched...useful guide to the profitable direction for estimating the real significance of Edward M. House and his place in Texas history.Indiana Magazine of History
As regards matters of interpretation this is an exemplary study...it provides a clear and perceptive portrait of both men during the time under observation...One finishes this book content that the author has woven a successful historical narrative out of comprehensive documentation....it is a fine example of the engaging way in which diplomatic history can be written.Book Details
Published
November 20, 1984
Publisher
Lanham : University Press of America, c1984.
Pages
182
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780819143570