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Overview
The 20th century posed great challenges for British foreign policy-makers. How effectively did they cope with decline and change? Were they as pragmatic as they claimed, and are there identifiable patterns of success and failure? Peter Mangold answers these questions in this thematic account of British foreign policy between 1900 and 2000. Issues covered include Imperial overstretch, the reluctance to engage politically or militarily with Europe, alliance management, force, loss of Great Power status, Britain's impact on the international system, and future prospects.
Synopsis
The 20th century posed great challenges for British foreign policy-makers. How effectively did they cope with decline and change? Were they as pragmatic as they claimed, and are there identifiable patterns of success and failure? Peter Mangold answers these questions in this thematic account of British foreign policy between 1900 and 2000. Issues covered include Imperial overstretch, the reluctance to engage politically or militarily with Europe, alliance management, force, loss of Great Power status, Britain's impact on the international system, and future prospects.