Alan Allport

"Here is the many-faceted, world-historically significant story of Britain at war. In looking closely at the military and political dimensions of the conflict's first crucial years, Alan Allport tackles questions such as: Could the war have been avoided? Could it have been lost? Were the strategic decisions the rights ones? How well did the British organize and fight? How well did the British live up to their own values? What difference did the war...

Presents arguments for and against the United States' role as global policeman, the reduction of our nuclear arsenal, and the need for a ballistic missile defense shield.

Discusses what the diplomats intended to achieve in Vienna, explores the consequences of the congress system that came about, and examines the congress' legacy on international mediation and relations.