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The Eden-Eisenhower Correspondence, 1955-1957

The Eden-Eisenhower Correspondence, 1955-1957

Boyle, Peter G.

Paperback

Letters & Essays20th Century United States HistoryInternational Relations

ISBN10: 0807882968
ISBN13: 9780807882962
Publisher: Univ Of North Carolina Pr
Published: Feb 10 2012
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
The personal correspondence between President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Prime Minister Anthony Eden during the time they were simultaneously in office tells the dramatic story of a relationship that began with great promise but ended in division and estrangement. Many of the letters have only recently been declassified, making it possible for the first time to publish this unique historic collection in its entirety.

Peter G. Boyle's introduction, annotations, and conclusion provide context for the letters -- details about the personalities and careers of Eden and Eisenhower and major issues that influenced the Anglo-American relationship up to 1955, such as relations with the Soviet Union, nuclear concerns, colonialism, the Middle and Far East, economic issues, and intelligence matters. The letters themselves offer an intimate look into the special connection between Britain and the United States through the often eloquent words of their leaders. They offer particular insight into the Suez Crisis of 1956, when Eden's and Eisenhower's views greatly diverged over the use of force to resolve the situation. Their personal relationship cooled from that point on and ended with Eden's resignation in January 1957.

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