Sir Anthony Eden and the Suez Crisis: Reluctant Gamble

by Jonathan Pearson

Book Overview

A reappraisal of Sir Anthony Eden's conduct of foreign relations during the Suez crisis of 1956. This book challenges previous assumptions and demonstrates that Eden was not as bellicose as has been alleged. It traces his conduct of crisis management, from July until his decision to use force on 14 October, focusing on the Prime Minister's personality and influences. It details the confusion and failed attempts at negotiation that eventually culminated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349430706
• ISBN13: 9781349430703
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"