The Foreign Office and British Diplomacy in the Twentieth Century

by Gaynor Johnson

Book Overview

This book examines the evolution of the Foreign Office in the 20th century and the way in which it has responded to Britain's changing role in international affairs. The last century was one of unprecedented change in the way foreign policy and diplomacy were conducted. The work of 'The Office' expanded enormously in the 20th century, and oversaw the transition from Empire to Commonwealth, with the merger of the Foreign and Colonial Offices taking...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415568315
• ISBN13: 9780415568319
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"