| Anglo-American Relations in the Twentieth Century: The Policy and Diplomacy of Friendly Superpowers Contributor(s): Dobson, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 041511943X ISBN-13: 9780415119436 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1995 Annotation: Since the beginning of this century, Britain and the United States have succeeded in co-operating in every major crises from the First World War to the Gulf War. And while no other superpowers in history have managed to avoid hostility, it would be misleading to assume that there have not been difficult times. "Anglo-American Relations in the Twentieth Century" investigates the relationship between Britain and the United States in detail. It explores the defense, economic and political policies of the two countries since the turn of the century. Alan P. Dobson's detailed research undermines the common assumptions of US hegemony and the demise of the Special Relationship. His analysis leads him to conclude that this is the most important bilateral relationship in history. His book will be invaluable to all those interested in the history and politics of the two countries. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General |
| Dewey: 327.410 |
| LCCN: 94039922 |
| Lexile Measure: 1420 |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.59 lbs) 208 pages |
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| Publisher Description: The relationship between Britain and America has been the most important bilateral relationship the world has ever seen. Dobson's concise and readable book covers the whole of this century and employs selected historical detail to expose the special relationship in its true light and in all its complexity. Dobson rejects tha claim that the US was ever hegemonical. Its realtionship with Britain - over the Suez Crisis and Iran in the 1960s and grenada in 1983 - clearly demonstrates that it had to bargain and did not always get its way. However, the two nations co-operated in every major crisis from the Great to the Gulf war, and together promoted liberal democracy and capitalism. The story reveals both more interdependence and conflict than has been recognised in the past. Nuclear, intelligence defence and other links betwen the USA and Britain continue to this day, but the importance of the special relationship' has diminished for both countries. Have common interests disappeard to an extent that the scope for bilateral cooperation has diminished to insignificince ? It is in addressing this question that Dobson draws his conclusions. Coverning defence, economic, political and personal aspects of Anglo-US realtions, this book will be indispensible for students of twentieth century American and British history and international relations. |