Martin Kolinsky – författare

During the early years of World War II, Britain devoted immense resources to building military bases in Egypt and Palestine. The political stability of the two countries was of prime concern to avoid diverting troops away from fighting the external enemy to internal security tasks. The paradox of Britain's eventual victory was that it could not perpetuate its political authority. Demands for independence intensified in Egypt and among Palestinian Jewry, and led to postwar struggles.

Britain emerged from World War II dependent economically and militarily upon the US. Egypt was the hub of Britain's imperial interests in the Middle East, but her inability to maintain a large garrison there was clear to the indigenous peoples. These essays track the decline of the empire.

Britain emerged from World War II dependent economically and militarily upon the US. Egypt was the hub of Britain's imperial interests in the Middle East, but her inability to maintain a large garrison there was clear to the indigenous peoples. These essays track the decline of the empire.

Social and Political Movements in Western Europe (1976) discusses the ideological currents, social bases and policy directions to examine the impact of social movements on European political systems and societies. It looks at the nature of the relations among mass publics, movements and party systems and surveys in a comprehensive manner the entire political spectrum in a geographical area.

Continuity and Change in European Society (1974) surveys the political and social development of France, Germany and Italy against the background of a wider Europe, showing the complex relationship between political change and social continuity. It deals with the impact of industrialisation on the political structures of each country, showing their particular problems as well as demonstrating the common European trends. Fascism and Nazism are examined in detail, looking at common features and the wider sociological trends. Lastly, the book examines post-1945 Europe and the formation of the European Community. Social and political change in each country is separately charted and the continuing pattern of European social relations is examined.