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Explore a defining era of post-war history with this study of Britain's nuclear journey. Between 1954 and 1973, the United Kingdom navigated complex relationships with the United States while attempting to maintain its status as a global power. This book examines the tension between the desire for an independent nuclear deterrent and the international push for a nuclear test ban treaty. Through a chronological analysis, the text investigates how successive British governments viewed nuclear weapons as a way to stay at the top table of world diplomacy. It provides a detailed look at the contradictions found in weapons policies and the high-stakes diplomacy of the Cold War era. This is an essential resource for readers interested in Great Britain's history, international relations, and the evolution of global defense strategies during a period of significant geopolitical change.

Key Features

Provides a detailed chronological study of British nuclear policy and testing efforts from 1954 to 1973.

Examines the complex diplomatic relationship between Britain and the United States regarding nuclear weapons.

Analyzes how post-war governments used an independent nuclear deterrent to maintain global influence.

Investigates the tensions surrounding the efforts to establish a nuclear test ban treaty.

Offers deep historical insight into the role of a marginal world power during the Cold War era.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 November 2010
Listed Since
29 July 2010

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