Synopses & Reviews
Britannia Overruled has established itself as the pre-eminent overview of 20th century British foreign policy
- Surveys the transformation of the modern world through the spread of industrialisation, the emergence of new powers and the reaction against imperialism.
- Examines the reactions of British leaders to the upheavals of the twentieth century.
- Looks at imperial, industrial and financial policy, at the armed forces, at government institutions and at domestic politics.
- Draws on the work of political scientists to give the analysis a conceptual base.
Synopsis
This book brings together the often separated histories of diplomacy, defence, economics and empire in a provocative reinterpretation of British 'decline'. It also offers a broader reflection on the nature of international power and the mechanisms of policymaking. For this Second Edition, David Reynolds has added a new chapters and extends his lively and incisive analysis to the beginning of the new millennium.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-346) and index.
About the Author
Director of Studies in History at Christ's College, Cambridge