Title British Power and International Relations during the 1950s : a Tenable Position? / Michael J. Turner

Published Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, A division of Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated, [2009]

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 353 pages) Contents Britain and the international order in the early 1950s -- Causes and consequences of the Korean War -- Tension in Europe -- Extra-European problems: the Middle East, Indochina, Guatemala -- The changing nature of the Cold War -- Crises: Suez and Hungary 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 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes English Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed Subject World politics -- 1945-1989. Cold War. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General. Diplomatic relations International relations -- Administration World politics SUBJECT Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1964. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00004235 Great Britain -- Foreign relations administration Subject Great Britain Form Electronic book LC no. 2021675647 ISBN 9780739141809 0739141805 1299396461 9781299396463

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