Routledge - Britain and Disarmament 1956-1975 History Book

Explore the complex history of British defense and arms control through this detailed academic study. Since the use of poison gas in World War I and the atomic bombings in World War II, nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons have remained a primary concern for governments and individuals. This book examines how these weapons create fears of mass destruction and the efforts made to eliminate them through multi-lateral agreements. Drawing from extensive official archives, the text provides a deep look into how successive British governments handled the challenges of NBC weapons and disarmament programs between 1956 and 1975. It is an essential resource for readers interested in European history, international relations, and the evolution of military arms control policies during a transformative era of the twentieth century.