Britannia Overruled: British Policy and World Power in the Twentieth Century

by David Reynolds

Studies in Modern History (1991)

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This book brings together the often separated histories of diplomacy, defence, economics and empire in a provocative reinterpretation of British 'decline'. It also offers a broader reflection on the nature of international power and the mechanisms of policymaking. For this Second Edition, David Reynolds has added a new chapters and extends his lively and incisive analysis to the beginning of the new millennium.

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David Reynolds is professor of international history at Christ's College, Cambridge. A fellow of the British Academy, he is the multiple prizewinning author of thirteen books, including the highly acclaimed America, Empire of Liberty. Many of his history films for the BBC are now available on Netflix.

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Britannia Overruled: British Policy and World Power in the Twentieth Century

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History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Politics and Government
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941.082History & geographyHistory of EuropeBritish IslesHistorical periods of British Isles1837- Period of Victoria and House of Windsor1901-1999
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DA566.7 .R479History of Europe, Asia, Africa and OceaniaGreat BritainHistory of Great BritainEnglandHistoryBy periodModern, 1485-20th century
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