| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 278 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file |
| Series |
Cass series--diplomats and diplomacy
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Cass series--diplomats and diplomacy.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-275) and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. The ambassador, the embassy and the Anglo-American relationship: Individuals and institutions ; Postwar relations ; New ambassador -- pt. 2. Establishing a reputation: First impressions ; Cold War allies -- pt. 3. Achievements: Dean Acheson ; Devaluation of the pound ; Part of the European queue or special partners? ; The Korean War -- pt. 4. Difficulties: Anglo-American tensions ; A new foreign secretary -- pt. 5. The return of the conservatives: Working with Churchill and Eden -- Epilogue: End of a mission. |
| Summary |
This analysis reveals a great deal about the condition of relations between Britain and America, the mechanics of co-operation and the impact of a singular individual on international relations. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Franks, Oliver, Baron, 1905-1992.
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Franks, Oliver, Baron, 1905-1992. |
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Franks, Oliver Shewell Franks, Baron, 1905- -- Career in diplomacy. |
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Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- United States.
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Great Britain. |
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International relations. |
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United States. |
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United States -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain.
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United States -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1953.
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| Chronological Term |
1945-1953 |
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Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1964.
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| Chronological Term |
1945-1964 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hopkins, Michael F. (Michael Francis), 1953- Oliver Franks and the Truman administration. London ; Portland, OR : Frank Cass, 2003 (DLC) 2002031499 |
| ISBN |
0203010485 (electronic book) |
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9780203010488 (electronic book) |
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9780714653037 (cloth) |
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0714653039 (cloth) |
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0714653039 (Cloth) |
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