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Book SynopsisAnthony Adamthwaite is Professor of History at the University of California, Berkeley, USA.
Trade ReviewThis is an important book about an important topic. Adamthwaite provides a detailed narrative of Anglo French relations that combines attention to the detailed mechanics of diplomacy with a strong sense of the wider political and social context. * Richard Vinen, Professor of History, King's College London, UK *
A wide-ranging, wise and witty account of the tricky relationship between the ‘odd couple’ Britain and France in the postwar period. Based on a lifetime of writing history but wearing his learning lightly, Adamthwaite opens up new insights and invites us to reflect on how difficult it was for Britain to sign up to the European project. * Robert Gildea, Professor of Modern History, University of Oxford, UK *
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Preface: Distrust and Verify Introduction: A Tale of Two Cities Part I. Chosen Peoples 1. Anglo-Saxon Attitudes 2. Vive La France 3. Strangers Part II. Reversal of Fortunes 4. New Look 5. De Gaulle Redux 6. Unmerrie England 7. Running on Empty Part III. Bids 8. ‘Unshakable, Constant, and Effective’ 9. Supermac 10. Another Harold 11. Bash On Regardless Conclusion: Endgames Timeline Appendix 1. Britain and French Governments, 1944 – 1975 Appendix 2. Foreign Ministers Appendix 3. Foreign Office and Quai d’Orsay Appendix 4. European Economic Growth, 1950 – 1980 Bibliography Index
