The Role of the Royal Navy in South America, 1920-1970: Showing the Flag

by Jon Wise

Book Overview

This book demonstrates the importance of the presence of the Royal Navy in South America. Historically there have been no treaty obligations and few strategic considerations in the region, yet it is frequently referred to as forming part of Britain's 'unofficial empire'. The role of the Navy in supporting foreign relations and promoting commerce is examined during a period of the twentieth century which is often associated with the decline of the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441149023
• ISBN13: 9781441149022
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"