Britain, the Six-day War and Its Aftermath
Author | : Frank Brenchley |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2005-02-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780857711076 |
ISBN-13 | : 0857711075 |
Rating | : 4/5 (075 Downloads) |
Download or read book Britain, the Six-day War and Its Aftermath written by Frank Brenchley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2005-02-25 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain's reputation in the Middle East had been reduced to shreds by the fiasco of the Suez War in 1956 but by 1967 - as a result of quiet diplomacy and long-standing contact with the region - recovery seemed possible. But all seemed shattered by the Six-Day War and especially by the 'Big Lie' - alleging that Britain and the USA colluded with Israel in the war and were thus vital in defeating the Arab side. Britain, the Six-Day War and its Aftermath is a cool, detailed and detached account by a top mandarin at the heart of British policy who refutes the allegations and shows Britain as pursuing an even-handed policy while promoting long-standing British diplomatic and - vitally for Britain's flagging economy and global position - economic interests.