The first of a two volume study, which will analyse the complex relationship between Britain and France in the twentieth century: a relationship which has been crucial to European politics and to both World Wars.This volume (fully self-contained) runs from the period of intense imperial rivalry at the turn of the century to the Fall of France. Philip Bell discusses diplomatic, economic and military policy, combining absorbing narrative with revealing commentary about the two countries.

The first of a two volume study, which will analyse the complex relationship between Britain and France in the twentieth century: a relationship which has been crucial to European politics and to both World Wars.This volume (fully self-contained) runs from the period of intense imperial rivalry at the turn of the century to the Fall of France. Philip Bell discusses diplomatic, economic and military policy, combining absorbing narrative with revealing commentary about the two countries.

Why is France so often relegated to the background in studies of international relations? This book seeks to redress this balance, exploring the relationship between the United States, United Kingdom and France, and its wider impact on the theory and practice of international relations.

Extending his 1996 account of relations between the two European powers from 1900 to 1940, Bell begins with the fall of France in World War II, and ends with the opening of the Channel Tunnel. As in the earlier period, he points out how their relationship was often defined and dictated by the relationship of each to Germany, as Britain lost her empire and suffered internal division and France enjoyed regeneration and self-confidence. Paper edition (28920-3) $19.67. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

INTRODUCTION "RIVAL, ENEMY, ALLY, FRIEND" -- Chapter 1 L'Entente est mort. Vive l'Entente! -- Chapter 2 Historical Baggage -- PART ONE HITLER'S DIKTAT -- Chapter 3 Fleet and Empire -- Chapter 4 Modus Vivendi or Collaboration? -- Chapter 5 Unfriendly States -- Chapter 6 Occupied Territory -- Chapter 7 "Ici Londres" -- PART TWO "SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT PEOPLE" -- Chapter 8 The Awkward General -- Chapter 9 Mutual Frustration -- Chapter 10 "A shabby but inevitable compromise" -- Chapter 11 Death of an Admiral -- Chapter 12 Kings of Brentford -- Chapter 13 "C'est de Gaulle" -- Chapter 14 Choosing Roosevelt -- Chapter 15 Down the Champs Elysée together -- Chapter 16 Drafting a balance sheet.