Realities Behind Diplomacy: Background Influences on British External Policy 1865-1980

Paul Kennedy

Realities Behind Diplomacy: Background Influences on British External Policy 1865-1980 - London Fontana Press 1981 - 416 p. PB 19x13 cm.

Distinguished British diplomatic historian at Yale University surveys the century-long decline in Britain's standing from international powerhouse in 1865 to the more diminished version by 1980. Obvious explanations include the impact of war, decolonisation, economic decline, being left behind in technological advance etc. Whether the position is any better post-Brexit is for debate. 416 pages. Quoted postage for UK 2nd class. Overseas more.

9780006860044


Foreign Relations
Politics and Government

941.08 / KENR