Kathleen Mildred Burk è Professoressa Emerita di Storia Moderna e Contemporanea presso l'University College London. La sua competenza risiede nel campo della storia, concentrandosi su eventi storici cruciali e le loro ramificazioni. Il suo lavoro contribuisce a una comprensione più profonda dello sviluppo sociale e delle relazioni internazionali. Attraverso la sua carriera accademica, ha influenzato generazioni di studenti e ricercatori negli studi storici.
The book explores the historical evolution of the relationship between America and Great Britain, revealing that their close bond is a relatively recent development. It delves into the centuries of hostility and conflict that preceded this alliance, challenging the notion that their connection was always inevitable due to shared language and heritage. Through detailed analysis, the author uncovers the complexities and transformations that shaped this significant international relationship.
An invigorating history of the arguments and cooperation between America and Britain as they divided up the world and an illuminating exploration of their underlying alliance Throughout modern history, British and American rivalry has gone hand in hand with common interests. In this book Kathleen Burk brilliantly examines the different kinds of power the two empires have projected, and the means they have used to do it. What the two empires have shared is a mixture of pragmatism, ruthless commercial drive, a self-righteous foreign policy and plenty of naked aggression. These have been aimed against each other more than once; yet their underlying alliance against common enemies has been historically unique and a defining force throughout the twentieth century. This is a global and epic history of the rise and fall of empires. It ranges from America's futile attempts to conquer Canada to her success in opening up Japan but rapid loss of leadership to Britain; from Britain's success in forcing open China to her loss of the Middle East to the US; and from the American conquest of the Philippines to her destruction of the British Empire. The Pax Americana replaced the Pax Britannica, but now the American world order is fading, threatening Britain's belief in her own world role.
A.J.P. Taylor was arguably the most influential and popular British historian of the 20th century. This biography explores Taylor's activities as historian, Oxford don, broadcast journalist, husband and friend during a brilliant life punctuated by success, failure and frequent controversy.
The book explores the economic and financial ties between Britain and America during the war, highlighting these aspects within the broader political and diplomatic context. It emphasizes the role of British war missions sent to the USA, which played a crucial part in financial negotiations, shedding light on their significance and addressing their historical neglect.