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Author Pearson, Jonathan, 1971-

Title Sir Anthony Eden and the Suez crisis : reluctant gamble / Jonathan Pearson
Published Basingstoke [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2003

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Description xii, 252 pages ; 23 cm
Contents 1. Nationalisation of the Canal: 26 July-3 August -- 2. Negotiation: 4 August-9 September -- 3. SCUA: 10 September-21 September -- 4. Mounting Pressure: 22 September-3 October -- 5. Transition to Force: 4 October-14 October -- 6. Collusion: 15 October-25 October -- 7. Finale: 26 October 1956-9 January 1957
Summary "This book is a reappraisal of Sir Anthony Eden's conduct of foreign relations during the Suez crisis of 1956. It challenges previous assumptions and demonstrates that Eden was not as bellicose as has been alleged. Jonathan Pearson traces Eden's conduct of crisis management from July up to his decision to use force on 14 October, focusing on the Prime Minister's personality and influences. He details the confusion and failed negotiation attempts that eventually led to the 'reluctant gamble'."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-247) and index
Subject Eden, Anthony, Earl of Avon, 1897-1977.
SUBJECT Egypt -- History -- Intervention, 1956. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85041310
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1964. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00004235
LC no. 2002072620
ISBN 033398451X
Other Titles Suez crisis