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The book is about Kenneth Younger, who was the second most important person at the Foreign Office during the early 1950s. The book covers the years 1950-1951, which were significant for British foreign policy because of the Cold War, the Korean War, and German rearmament. Younger's diaries are a primary source that offers a unique insight into world events during this time. The book is also of relevance to present day issues of foreign policy, particularly in its evaluations of the "special relationship" between Britain and the United States.
The years 1950 and 1951 were significant in Britain's Post-war foreign policy. The Cold War was at its height, the Korean War was beginning and German rearmament was a contentious issue. At the same time, Britain's ambiguous relations with Europe were becoming apparent during discussions over the Schuman Plan, and the dispute with Iran over oil revenue was becoming increasingly hostile.
During this period, Kenneth Younger was the no. 2 minister at the Foreign Office, meaning his diaries offer a unique insight into world events at a time when Britain could still claim to be an international power. In this book, Younger's papers have been collected for the first time, and his incisive analysis and vivid descriptions of event and personalities make this essential reading for anyone interested in the post-war period. This primary source is also of relevance to present day issues of foreign policy, particularly in its shred evaluations of the pros and cons of the 'special relationship' between Britain and the United States.
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