Anglo-American Relations in the Twentieth Century Of Friendship, Conflict and the Rise and Decline of Superpowers

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Since the beginning of this century, Britain and the United States have succeeded in co-operating in every major crisis from the Great to the Gulf War. Their relationship is unique for no other superpowers in history have managed to avoid hostility. Yet it would be misleading to suppose that there have not been difficult times. Alan P. Dobson investigates the relationship in detail to expose it in its true light. He explores the defence, economic and political policies of the two countries and reveals the difficulties they have encountered since the turn of the century. His detailed research undermines common assumptions of US hegemony and the demise of the Special Relationship. His analysis leads him to conclude that this is the most important bilateral relationship in history. His book will be invaluable to all those studying the history and politics of the two countries.