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The British Occupation of Indonesia 1945-1946 : Britain, the Netherlands and the Indonesian revolution / Richard McMillan. - Digital printing. - London, New York : Routledge, 2006. - XII, 248 s. : il. ; 24 cm.

Author

McMillan Richard.

Form of Work

Książki

Subject

INDONZEZJA WIELKA BRYTANIA INDONEZJA

Słowo kluczowe

Indonesia Brittish ocupation history foreign relations

Index s. 239-248

This is the first work to systematically examine the British occupation of Indonesia after the Second World War. The occupation by British-Indian forces between 1945 and 1946 bridged the gap between the surrender of Japan and the resumption of Dutch rule, and this book is a reappraisal of the conduct on the ground of that British Occupation. Contrary to previous studies, this book demonstrates that occupation was neither exclusively pro-Dutch nor pro-Indonesian; nor was it the orderly affair portrayed in the official histories. Richard McMillan draws upon a wide range of sources previously unavailable to scholars - such as recently declassified government papers and papers in private archives; he has also carried out revealing interviews with key players. Presenting a wealth of new information, this highly original – and well-written - book, will appeal to scholars of European Imperialism, the Second World War, military history and the history of South and Southeast Asia. It will also be relevant to a wide range of undergraduate courses in History.

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Copies are only available in the library: sygn. 9296.XXIV.1 [Czytelnia A] (1 egz.)

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Anglo-American relations in the twentieth century / Ritchie Ovendale. - Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, cop. 1998. - VII, 202 s. ; 23 cm.

(British History in Perspective)

Author

Ovendale Ritchie.

Form of Work

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Subject

Wielka Brytania Stany Zjednoczone

Słowo kluczowe

Great Britain United States politics foreign relations

"Anglo-American relations in the 20th century" in the light of recent research. It challenges existing interpretations and argues that the basis of the Anglo-American special relationship was laid by Roosevelt and Chamberlain, preferred Stalin to Churchill, and that the origins of the Cold War should be seen as a British education of the Americans to the Soviet threat. Suez is reassessed following the release of material in the Eisenhower Library. There is a consideration of the relationship of "mutual interdependence" and why Wilson and Heath chose to move instead towards the European connection, as well as Mrs Thatcher's reasons for preferring the Atlantic alliance.

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Biblioteka Główna. Czytelnie

Copies are only available in the library: sygn. 11809.XXIV.1 [Czytelnia A] (1 egz.)

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Anglo-French Relations Since the Late Eighteenth Century / ed. Glyn Stone, T. G. Otte. - Digital Printing. - London, New York : Routledge, 2009. - VI, 274 s. ; 23 cm.

Author

Stone Glyn. ed. Otte T. G. ed.

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WIELKA BRYTANIA FRANCJA

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Great Britain France politics foreign relations

Index s. 267-274

This work, intended to commemorate the centenary of the Entente Cordiale in 2004, examines aspects of Anglo-French relations since the late eighteenth century when both Britain and France were pre-eminent great powers at war with one another through to the post-Second World War period when both had become rival second class powers in the face of American and Soviet dominance. The chapters in this book examine and illuminate the nature of the Anglo-French relationship at certain periods during the last two hundred years, both in peacetime and in war and include political, economic, diplomatic, military and strategic considerations and influences. While the impact of Anglo-French relations is centred essentially on the European context, other areas are also considered including the Middle East, Africa and the North Atlantic. The elements of conflict, rivalry and cooperation in Anglo-French relations are also highlighted whether in peace or war.

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Biblioteka Główna. Wypożyczalnie

There are copies available to loan: sygn. P.7989.XXIV.1 [Wypożyczalnia A] (1 egz.)

Biblioteka Główna. Czytelnie

Copies are only available in the library: sygn. 9300.XXIV.1 [Czytelnia A] (1 egz.)

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Twentieth-Century Diplomacy : a case study of British practice 1963-1976 / John W. Young. - Cambridge, New York : Cambridge University Press, cop. 2008. - XI, 244 s. ; 24 cm.

Author

Young John W. (1957- ).

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Subject

DYPLOMACJA ANGIELSKA- 20 w. WIELKA BRYTANIA SŁUŻBA ZAGRANICZNA ANGIELSKA

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Great Britain history diplomacy foreign relations

Index s. 238-244

In contrast to most works of international history, which dwell on particular relationships, strategies, wars or crises, the questions in this book are about how diplomacy was actually conducted. The period 1963–76 saw significant changes in diplomatic practice globally. It was particularly a time of change for Britain as the country negotiated its declining world power and joined the European Community and economic problems forced spending cuts. Looking at the reform of the British Diplomatic Service and Foreign Office as well as the role of ambassadors, the use of 'special' envoys, summits and state visits, John Young sheds light on how diplomacy was organised in order to put into effect the country's foreign policy and on how diplomatic practice changed over time to make it more effective. Drawing comparisons with other countries, especially the United States, this study focuses on the means of diplomacy rather than the ends.

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Biblioteka Główna. Czytelnie

Copies are only available in the library: sygn. 10102.XXIV.3 [Czytelnia A] (1 egz.)

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The British Empire : Sunrise to Sunset / Philippa Levine. - Edinburgh : Pearson Education Limited, cop. 2007. - X, [2], 252 s. : il. ; 23 cm.

Author

Levine Philippa.

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WIELKA BRYTANIA IMPERIALIZM

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Great Britain foreign relations history colonies imperialism

Violent, powerful, vast: the British Empire is typically viewed as distant and tropical. By contrast, this book examines the effects of the empire on men, women and children across the globe: both those under imperial rule and those who implemented it. Looking beyond politics and diplomacy, Philippa Levine combines a traditional approach to colonial history with an investigation of the experience of living within the empire. Spanning the period from Cromwell’s rule to decolonization in the late twentieth century, and including an extensive chronology for ease of reference, Levine considers the impact of British rule for people in Africa, India and Australia, as well as for the English rulers, and for the Welsh, Scots and Irish who were subject to 'internal colonialism' under the English yoke. Imperialism often led to serious unrest; Levine examines the cruel side of imperialism’s purportedly 'civilizing' mission unflinchingly.

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Biblioteka Główna. Wypożyczalnie

There are copies available to loan: sygn. P.8001.XXIV.1 [Wypożyczalnia A] (1 egz.)

Biblioteka Główna. Czytelnie

Copies are only available in the library: sygn. 9328.XXIV.1 [Czytelnia A] (1 egz.)

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Union and Empire : the Making of the United Kingdom in 1707 / Allan I. Macinnes. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2007. - XV, 382 s. ; 23 cm.

Author

Macinnes Allan I.

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Książki

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WIELKA BRYTANIA

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Scotland foreign relations union imperialism England history

The making of the United Kingdom in 1707 is still a matter of significant political and historical controversy. Allan Macinnes here offers a major interpretation that sets the Act of Union within a broad European and colonial context and provides a comprehensive picture of its transatlantic and transoceanic ramifications that ranged from the balance of power to the balance of trade. He reexamines English motivations from a colonial as well as a military perspective and assesses the imperial significance of the creation of the United Kingdom. He also explores afresh the commitment of some determined Scots to secure Union for political, religious and opportunist reasons and shows that rather than an act of statesmanship, the resultant Treaty of Union was the outcome of politically inept negotiations by the Scots. Union and Empire will be a major contribution to the history of Britain, empire and early modern state formation.

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Biblioteka Główna. Wypożyczalnie

There are copies available to loan: sygn. P.7198.XXIV.1 [Wypożyczalnia A] (1 egz.)

Biblioteka Główna. Czytelnie

Copies are only available in the library: sygn. 8089.XXIV.1 [Czytelnia A] (1 egz.)