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In Defence of British India (1984) illustrates the problems arising from the British need to defend an Indian empire. The strategies devised by Britain to counter the expansion of European empires into the Middle East are known as the Great Game.
Perspectives on Imperialism and Decolonization (1984) is a key collection of essays that analyse from many sides the growth and demise of Western imperialism. They examine imperial history, the experience of imperialism, and offer new thoughts on British decolonization.
This is the first historical biography in English to be published on Egyptian scholar-diplomat, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the most intellectually accomplished of the nine UN secretaries-general.
Focusing on the life of Edvard Bene, this text should be of use to scholars and students working on 20th-century central European history plus politics students interested in Czechoslovakia.
Chronicles King Abdullah's relationship with the Zionist movement from his appointment as Emir of Transjordan in 1921 to his... Læs mere
Made possible by the recent discovery of Howard's private papers, this well-informed and readable biography of a hitherto neglected figure will eliminate a major gap in the history of twentieth-century British foreign relations by giving Howard's career its first full treatment.
Demetrius C. Boulger (1853–1928) published several works on Asia... Læs mere
This book examines the career of Sir Orme Sargent, one of the most important and distinguished British diplomats of the twentieth century.
George Mitchell described his time helping broker peace in Northern Ireland by saying, ‘We had 700 bad days – and then one good day, which changed the course of... Læs mere
This book, first published in 1933, examines the life and achievements of Henry Adams, the American historian and political journalist. It looks at his youth and early development of his... Læs mere
Raoul Wallenbergs öde och mystiska försvinnande i ett Ungern i upplösning mot slutet av andra världskriget tillhör efterkrigstidens mest omskrivna... Læs mere
What does a diplomat actually do? Ashton takes us behind the scenes of major crises in Libya, Iran and more to reveal how modern-day diplomacy really works.