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Foreign Office's War, 1939-41

By Keith Neilson

Foreign Office's War, 1939-41

By Keith Neilson

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Based on extensive archival research, the book demonstrates that 1939 to 1941 was a period of intensive diplomatic activity by the British Foreign Office designed to ensure that Britain's potential enemies, especially Soviet Russia, Italy and Japan, remained neutral and that its most desirable potential ally, the United States, remained as friendly as possible until it could be persuaded to join in the conflict. The book highlights the importance of diplomacy towards neutrals for British policy, considers the complexities of the situation, tying together issues such as blockade and the disposition of British forces in various theatres, explores decision making within the British government, examining how the diplomatic considerations of the Foreign Office played into wider debates amongst ministers and senior civil servants, and discusses the various courses towards neutrals, including alternatives, advocated within the Foreign Office. Overall, the book provides a rich, highly nuanced view of British policy in this crucial period.
Product details
Number of Pages:
350
Release Date:
2022-06-10
Publication Date:
2022-06-10
Publisher:
Boydell Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
178327705X
ISBN13:
9781783277056
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[email protected]
Weight:
690 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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