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Sir Orme Sargent and British Policy Towards Europe, 1926–1949
Inbunden, 2022
2190 kr
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This book examines the career of Sir Orme Sargent, one of the most important and distinguished British diplomats of the twentieth century. For almost a quarter of century, Sargent helped shape British policy towards Europe. Covering the period from 1926 to 1949, this study explores Sargent and …
Windrush (1948) and Rivers of Blood (1968)
Legacy and Assessment
Inbunden, 2019
2190 kr
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This volume looks at Britain since 1948 – the year when the Empire Windrush brought a group of 492 hopeful Caribbean immigrants to the United Kingdom. “Post-war Britain” may still be the most common label attached to studies in contemporary British history, but the contributors to this book believe …
Western European Union
International Politics Between Alliance and Integration
Av Sally Rohan
Häftad, 2020
755 kr
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This full-term study of the Western European Union (WEU) brings to life the history of Europe’s search for a co-operative security and defence order, from its post World War II origins to the present day. Establishing the WEU as a support organization, designed to promote the two security "ideas" …
Power and Political Economy from Thatcher to Blair
The Great Enemy of Democracy?
Häftad, 2022
725 kr
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This book investigates the policies of the Thatcher, Major and Blair governments and their approaches towards concentration of economic and political power. The 1979–2007 British governments have variously been described as liberal or, to use a political insult and a favourite academic label, …
Britain, America and the War Debt Controversy
The Economic Diplomacy of an Unspecial Relationship, 1917-45
Av Robert Self
Inbunden, 2006
2578 kr
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This volume throws important new light upon a pivotal period of transition in the Anglo-American relationship and sets the stage for its equally dramatic transformation during and after the Second World War. Based upon extensive research in previously unpublished archival material on both sides of …
Permanent Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, 1854-1946
Inbunden, 2008
2578 kr
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Chief among the personnel at the Foreign Office is the Permanent Under-secretary, the senior civil servant who oversees the department and advises the Foreign Secretary. This book is a study of the twelve men who held this Office from 1854–1946.
Britain, America and the War Debt Controversy
The Economic Diplomacy of an Unspecial Relationship, 1917-45
Av Robert Self
Häftad, 2012
937 kr
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This volume throws important new light upon a pivotal period of transition in the Anglo-American relationship and sets the stage for its equally dramatic transformation during and after the Second World War. Based upon extensive research in previously unpublished archival material on both sides of …
Strangers, Aliens and Asians
Huguenots, Jews and Bangladeshis in Spitalfields 1666-2000
Av Anne Kershen
Häftad, 2012
772 kr
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Exploring the dynamics that drive the processes of immigrant settlement and assimilation, this fascinating book looks at whether these are solely the outcome of the temporal setting, cultural background, and the contemporaneous socio-economic and political conditions, or whether there are factors …
British Military Intervention and the Struggle for Jordan
King Hussein, Nasser and the Middle East Crisis, 1955–1958
Häftad, 2012
844 kr
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Within two years of their abortive invasion of the Suez Canal zone in 1956, British troops once again intervened in a major Middle Eastern country. The Jordan intervention of July 1958 took place despite the steady decline of the British position in the country over the previous three years. This …
Permanent Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, 1854-1946
Häftad, 2012
740 kr
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Chief among the personnel at the Foreign Office is the Permanent Under-secretary, the senior civil servant who oversees the department and advises the Foreign Secretary. This book is a study of the twelve men who held this Office from 1854–1946.
Reginald McKenna
Financier among Statesmen, 1863–1916
Av Martin Farr
Häftad, 2015
809 kr
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Reginald McKenna has never been the subject of scholarly attention. This was partly due to his own preference for appearing at the periphery of events even when ostensibly at the centre, and the absence of a significant collection of private papers. This new book redresses the neglect of this major …
Inside the Welfare State
Foundations of Policy and Practice in Post-War Britain
Inbunden, 2008
2504 kr
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By moving beyond consideration of the welfare legislation enacted in the 1940s, this book explains how government aid was actually provided in the new British welfare state created just after World War II. Revealing dimensions of social policy that have been neglected by scholars, this study …
Pessimism and British War Policy, 1916-1918
Häftad, 2014
560 kr
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This analysis of Britains war policy during the last years of the Great War argues that it was strongly affected by a mood of pessimism. The policy was revised after the defeats suffered by the allies in 1917, so much so that Britain almost "tumbled into peace" the following year.
Inside the Welfare State
Foundations of Policy and Practice in Post-War Britain
Häftad, 2011
791 kr
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By moving beyond consideration of the welfare legislation enacted in the 1940s, this book explains how government aid was actually provided in the new British welfare state created just after World War II. Revealing dimensions of social policy that have been neglected by scholars, this study …
In the Midst of Events
The Foreign Office Diaries and Papers of Kenneth Younger, February 1950-October 1951
Häftad, 2013
531 kr
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Kenneth Younger was the number two man in the Foreign Office during the final period of the Attlee government, a crucial point in post-war history. Now, his papers have been collected for the first time, providing new insight on contemporary events including the Schuman Plan, the Korean War, German …
Popular Newspapers, the Labour Party and British Politics
Av James Thomas
Häftad, 2015
762 kr
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'IT'S THE SUN WOT WON IT', was the famous headline claim of Britain's most popular newspaper following the Conservative party's victory over Labour in the 1992 general election. The headline referred to a virulent press campaign against Neil Kinnock's Labour party, and dramatically highlighted one …
Reginald McKenna
Financier among Statesmen, 1863–1916
Av Martin Farr
Inbunden, 2007
2904 kr
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Reginald McKenna has never been the subject of scholarly attention. This was partly due to his own preference for appearing at the periphery of events even when ostensibly at the centre, and the absence of a significant collection of private papers. This new book redresses the neglect of this major …
Managing Domestic Dissent in First World War Britain
Inbunden, 2000
2818 kr
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The author argues that the way the British Government managed dissent during World War I is important for understanding the way that the war ended. He argues that a comprehensive and effective system of suppression had been developed by the war's end in 1918, with a greater level in reserve.
Pessimism and British War Policy, 1916-1918
Inbunden, 2001
2375 kr
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This analysis of Britains war policy during the last years of the Great War argues that it was strongly affected by a mood of pessimism. The policy was revised after the defeats suffered by the allies in 1917, so much so that Britain almost "tumbled into peace" the following year.
Life of Sir John Eldon Gorst
Disraeli's Awkward Disciple
Inbunden, 2001
2658 kr
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This is the first book to tell the story of on eof the most contentious figures in Victorian and Edwardian politics: that of the independent-minded and exceptionally able Conservative politician, Sir John Eldon Gorst.
British Government Policy and Decolonisation, 1945-63
Scrutinising the Official Mind
Inbunden, 2002
2578 kr
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This book is an in-depth study of the importnace of the Empire-Commonwealth in the two decades after WWII for Britain's self-image as a great power. By studying a wide range of debates on general and specific imperial problems, the book highlights the "official mind" of decolonization - and of late …
Conservative Party Attitudes to Jews 1900-1950
Inbunden, 2001
2578 kr
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This work examines the attitudes of the Conservative Party towards Jews in Britain, Palestine and elsewhere from 1900-1948. It aims to show how the Conservative Party in the first half of the 20th century regarded both itself and British society on the one hand, and Britain's role on the other.
Mass Conservatism
The Conservatives and the Public since the 1880s
Inbunden, 2002
2504 kr
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The papers that comprise this volume reveal how people are intent on preserving not only their wealth but culture too. The individual contributions identify the key arguments used to coax voters, whose natural sympathies might gravitate to the left, to vote for the Conservative Party en masse.
Britain, Israel and the United States, 1955-1958
Beyond Suez
Av Orna Almog
Inbunden, 2002
762 kr
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Orna Almog examines the Anglo-Israeli relationship from 1955 to 1958 in the context of the Cold War, superpower rivalry and political upheaval in the Middle East. The author reveals how the British foreign service mistook Israeli thinking for psychological weakness and made errors of judgement.
Defining British Citizenship
Empire, Commonwealth and Modern Britain
Inbunden, 2002
2578 kr
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Unlike many nations Britain had not developed a national citizenship by the 20th century. Instead belonging in Britain was merely a function of allegiance to the Crown. This lack of definition was seen as beneficial. This title explores the implications of such vagueness as a new millennium begins.
Popular Newspapers, the Labour Party and British Politics
Av James Thomas
Inbunden, 2005
2504 kr
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'IT'S THE SUN WOT WON IT', was the famous headline claim of Britain's most popular newspaper following the Conservative party's victory over Labour in the 1992 general election. The headline referred to a virulent press campaign against Neil Kinnock's Labour party, and dramatically highlighted one …
Government, the Railways and the Modernization of Britain
Beeching's Last Trains
Av Charles Loft
Inbunden, 2006
2658 kr
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More than 40 years after its publication, the 1963 Beeching Report on British railways remains controversial for recommending the closure of a third of Britain’s railways. In this book, Charles Loft examines:why the nationalized railways were in such dire financial straits by 1963how government …
Poor Health
Social Inequality before and after the Black Report
Av Virginia Berridge, Stuart Blume
Inbunden, 2002
1517 kr
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The 1980 Black Report by Sir Douglas Black has kept health inequalities at the forefront of the public health agenda. This volume explores the history and development of studies and concern over health inequalities especially in relation to the 1980 report.
Civil Service Commission 1855-1991
A Bureau Biography
Inbunden, 2004
2578 kr
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The Civil Service Commision was created in 1855 and became the key institution in the development of the British civil service. Its work was primarily the recruitment of civil servants by fair methods, treating all qualified applicants equally, and using open competitions wherever practicable. It …
Labour Party in Opposition 1970-1974
Av Patrick Bell
Inbunden, 2004
2504 kr
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1970 to 1974 was a pivotal period in the history of the Labour Party. This book shows how the Labour Party responded to electoral defeat in 1970 and to what extent its political and policy activity in opposition was directed to the recovery of power at the following general election. At a point in …
