The Labour Governments 1964–1970 Volume 2

International Policy

John W. Young, John Young

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Manchester University Press
11 September 2008

Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies; Political parties; Central government policies

This book is the second in the three volume set The Labour governments 1964-1970 and concentrates on Britain's international policy under the Labour governments in the 1960s and is available for the first time in paperback.

The coverage ranges from defence policy and the government machine to European integration, NATO and the Vietnam war. Harold Wilson and his ministers have often been accused of betraying the sense of promise that greeted their victory in 1964. Using recently released archival evidence, John Young argues that a more balanced view of the government will recognise the real difficulties that surrounded decision-making, not only on Vietnam, but also on Aden, the Nigerian civil war and Rhodesia.

Economic weakness, waning military strength, Cold War tensions and the need to placate allies all placed limits on what a once-great but now clearly declining power could achieve. Furthermore the government proved of pivotal importance in the history of Britain's international role, in that it presided over a major shift from positions East of Suez to a focus on European concerns, a focus that has remained until the present day.

The book will be of vital importance to students of British history and international relations during this exciting period. Together with the other books in the series, on domestic policy and economic policy, it provides a complete picture of the development of Britain under the premiership of Harold Wilson. -- .

By: John W. Young, John Young
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 364g
ISBN: 9780719080418
ISBN 10: 071908041X
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 11 September 2008
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 Policy-makers and policy-making 2 Economics, defence and the withdrawal from East of Suez 3 South and East Asia 4 The Middle East and Mediterranean 5 The Atlantic Alliance and Détente 6 The European Economic Community 7 Southern Africa 8 The Nigerian civil war Conclusion Select bibliography -- .

John W. Young holds the Chair of International History at the University of Nottingham.