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British Policy Towards Poland, 1944–1956 (Security, Conflict and Cooperation in the Contemporary World)
by Andrea MasonThis book examines the outcome of the British commitment to reconstitute a sovereign Polish state and establish a democratic Polish government after the Second World War. It analyses the wartime origins of Churchill’s commitment to Poland, and assesses the reasons for the collapse of British efforts to support the leader of the Polish opposition, Stanisław Mikołajczyk, in countering the attempt by the Polish communist party to establish one-party rule after the war. This examination of Anglo-Polish relations is set within the broader context of emerging early Cold War tensions. It addresses the shift in British foreign policy after 1945 towards the US, the Soviet Union and Europe, as British leaders and policymakers adjusted both to the new post-war international circumstances, and to the domestic constraints which increasingly limited British policy options. This work analyses the reasons for Ernest Bevin’s decision to disengage from Poland, helping to advance the debate on the larger question of Bevin’s vision of Britain’s place within the newly reconfigured international system. The final chapter surveys British policy towards Poland from the period of Sovietisation in the late 1940s up to the October 1956 revolution, arguing that Poland’s process of liberalisation in the mid-1950s served as the catalyst for limited British reengagement in Eastern Europe.
The British political elite and Europe, 1959-1984: A higher loyalty
by Bob NichollsThis book offers an original interpretation of Britain’s relationship with Europe over a 25 year period: 1959-84 and advances the argument that the current problems over EU membership resulted from much earlier political machinations. This evidence based account of the seminal period analyses the applications for EEC membership, the 1975 referendum, and the role of the press. Was the British public misled over the true aims of the European project? How significant was the role of the press in changing public opinion from anti, to pro Common Market membership? Why, after over 40 years since Britain became a member of the European community, does the issue continue to deeply divide not only the political elite, but also the British public? These, and other pertinent questions are answered in this timely book on a subject that remains topical and highly controversial.
The British political elite and Europe, 1959-1984: A higher loyalty
by Bob NichollsThis book offers an original interpretation of Britain’s relationship with Europe over a 25 year period: 1959-84 and advances the argument that the current problems over EU membership resulted from much earlier political machinations. This evidence based account of the seminal period analyses the applications for EEC membership, the 1975 referendum, and the role of the press. Was the British public misled over the true aims of the European project? How significant was the role of the press in changing public opinion from anti, to pro Common Market membership? Why, after over 40 years since Britain became a member of the European community, does the issue continue to deeply divide not only the political elite, but also the British public? These, and other pertinent questions are answered in this timely book on a subject that remains topical and highly controversial.
The British Political Elite and the Soviet Union
by Louise Grace ShawPrivate papers, diaries and government and Foreign Office records are used within this book to produce an analysis of the attitudes of the British political elite towards the Soviet Union, assessing the influence such attitudes had upon British foreign policy between May 1937 and August 1939.
The British Political Elite and the Soviet Union
by Louise Grace ShawPrivate papers, diaries and government and Foreign Office records are used within this book to produce an analysis of the attitudes of the British political elite towards the Soviet Union, assessing the influence such attitudes had upon British foreign policy between May 1937 and August 1939.
British Political Facts (Palgrave Historical And Political Facts Ser.)
by D. ButlerThe 10th edition of a library classic, British Political Facts records the who, the what and when of British political life from 1900 to the present day. Thoroughly researched and updated, this reliable and unique work is a treasure trove of information for scholars and politicos alike.
British Political Facts Since 1979
by D. ButlerBritish Political Facts Since 1979 is the definitive record of the who, the what and the when of British political history from the election of Mrs Thatcher as Prime Minister to the present day. It is a comprehensive reference work that will be invaluable to students of Contemporary British Politics.
British Political Ideologies (Contemporary Political Studies)
by Robert LeachThe revised and updated 2nd edition of British Political Ideologies relates political ideas to their economic, social and political context. The growing internal tensions within mainstream British ideologies are acknowledged and discussed. Although the focus is on Britain, the important influence of external developments and international currents of thought is fully recognised throughout.
British Political Parties (Contemporary Political Studies)
by Justin FisherBritish Political Parties examines each of the political parties around a common framework, looking at the development, organisation and ideology. It questions the constitution and roles approach to studying political parties and examines how closely the rule books relate to the empirical reality.
The British Political Parties and the Falklands War
by Domenico Maria BruniThis book explores and reconstructs how the principal parliamentary parties in Britain confronted and responded to events that unfolded during the Falklands War in the spring of 1982. The author begins by situating the Falklands Crisis within the wider context of the breakup of the British Empire and discusses the fluid political situation in Parliament at the time. Following this, the book examines in detail each of the parties – the Conservative Party, the Labour Party and the SDP-Liberal Alliance – and their actions during the crisis. The chapters focus on each party in turn and follow a chronological narrative to reconcile the evolution of the diplomatic and military picture with the internal political one.
The British Political Process: An Introduction
by Tony WrightBritish Political Process: An Introduction is an exciting new text for students which clearly and simply explains the workings of the British political system. Written by those close to the political process, it provides an authoritative, reliable and manageable guide to understanding all the key elements of government and politics in Britain. It begins by placing British politics in context and then explores those areas which feature on British Politics courses.Benefits to students include:* an exploration of the key areas, including: the constitution; elections; parties; pressure groups and lobbying; media; parliament; Whitehall; the Prime Minister and Ministers; the EU; devolution; and the future of British politics* government documents which give unique insights into actual political processes, as well as figures, cartoons and tables which illustrate and summarise information and statistics in an accessible way* appendices provide useful information such as: a glossary of terms; a chronology of events; a digest of facts; and a guide to politics on the internet* a knowledgeable and experienced team of writers who offer a unique insight into British political processes.
The British Political Process: An Introduction
by Tony WrightBritish Political Process: An Introduction is an exciting new text for students which clearly and simply explains the workings of the British political system. Written by those close to the political process, it provides an authoritative, reliable and manageable guide to understanding all the key elements of government and politics in Britain. It begins by placing British politics in context and then explores those areas which feature on British Politics courses.Benefits to students include:* an exploration of the key areas, including: the constitution; elections; parties; pressure groups and lobbying; media; parliament; Whitehall; the Prime Minister and Ministers; the EU; devolution; and the future of British politics* government documents which give unique insights into actual political processes, as well as figures, cartoons and tables which illustrate and summarise information and statistics in an accessible way* appendices provide useful information such as: a glossary of terms; a chronology of events; a digest of facts; and a guide to politics on the internet* a knowledgeable and experienced team of writers who offer a unique insight into British political processes.
British Political Thought, 1500-1660: The Politics of the Post-Reformation (British Studies Series)
by Glenn BurgessFocusing on the interaction of religion and politics, this is a comprehensive chronological survey of the political thought of post-Reformation Britain which examines the work of a wide range of thinkers.
The British Political Tradition Volume 1 - The Rise of Collectivism (PDF)
by W H GreenleafFirst Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The British Political Tradition Volume 2 - The Ideological Heritage
by W H GreenleafFirst Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The British Political Tradition Volume 2 - The Ideological Heritage (PDF)
by W H GreenleafFirst Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The British Political Tradition Volume 3 - A Much Governed Nation Part I
by W H GreenleafFirst published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The British Political Tradition Volume 3 - A Much Governed Nation Part I (PDF)
by W H GreenleafFirst published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The British Political Tradition Volume 4 - A Much Governed Nation Part II
by W H GreenleafVolumes III and IV: A Much-Governed Nation Parts 1 and 2: Examining the way in which our political arrangements have been adapted and extended to deal with the wider range of responsibilities thrust upon them, these two volumes also describe the changes in the main traditional institutions (Local government, the Civil Service, the Cabinet, Parliament etc) as they deal with the growth of the state, as well as looking at the increased use of delegated legislation and administrative tribunals.