'Special Relationship' A Political History of Anglo-American Relations Since 1945

Circumstances, and common enemies, have kept Britain and the United States in close partnership for much of the twentieth century, but the relationship -- however 'special' at times -- was not automatic or even instinctive. Indeed, it has often been dominated by economic disputes. Through the eyes of contemporary British and American policy-makers, Professor Bartlett reconstructs changing official perceptions of the relationship; explains what respective governments hope to get out of it; and shows that, while a 'special relationship' often existed, it was never constant, nor could there be any guarantee of its permanence. For students of politics, contemporary and diplomatic history, international relations, and current affairs.Bartlett, C. J. is the author of ''Special Relationship' A Political History of Anglo-American Relations Since 1945' with ISBN 9780582023956 and ISBN 0582023955.