Diplomacy at the Brink: Eisenhower, Churchill, and Eden in the Cold War
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (869 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B072HVTWC7 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 157 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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The book is published by Louisiana State University Press.. Watry's thorough examination of the important clash of US-UK foreign policy demonstrates that America's new anti-colonial policies and the unilateral use of American power against perceived Communist threats put Eisenhower and Dulles on a collision course with Churchill and Eden that rocked the world. A groundbreaking new study of Anglo-American relations during the Cold War, Diplomacy at the Brink argues for a reevaluation of Dwight D. Watry contends that Eisenhower worked closely with John Foster Dulles to engage in aggressive brinksmanship that diametrically opposed Winston Churchill's diplomacy of "peaceful coexistence". Contrary to his reputation as a level-headed moderate, the Eisenhower who emerges is a conservative id
samantha said One can gain great insight into the interactions of these leaders and how. It is obvious that a lot of time, effort, and research went into the writing of this book. One can gain great insight into the interactions of these leaders and how that interaction shaped events and policies during the Cold War. I enjoyed the depth of thought about the impact. A Must Read !! What I found fascinating about Diplomacy at the Brink was how Churchill regularly ignored The Foreign Office on issues concerning Korea, Iran, Guatemala, the Soviet Union and the United States. At the same time, Churchill strongly opposed American military intervention in Indo. John Maurer said Diplomacy at the Brink. Very enlightening book. Surprised to learn how Eisenhower's diplomacy was so different generally perceived notions. Alarming to learn how close we really were to using nuclear attack weapons. Detailed accounts of the negotiations between America and England during those tense