The Great Power Struggle in East Asia, 1944-50 [electronic resource] : Britain, America and Post-War Rivalry /
Baxter, Christopher.author.
The first full account of British policy towards China, Japan and Korea from the final stages of the Second World War to the outbreak of the Korean War, set against the backdrop of the Anglo-American relationship, broader Far Eastern developments, the beginnings of the Cold War, and Britain's relationship with the Commonwealth.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-241) and index.
Defeating Japan -- Wartime post-war planning -- Japan surrenders -- Occupation and civil war -- Questioning engagement -- Going into reverse -- The road to war.
The first full account of British policy towards China, Japan and Korea from the final stages of the Second World War to the outbreak of the Korean War, set against the backdrop of the Anglo-American relationship, broader Far Eastern developments, the beginnings of the Cold War, and Britain's relationship with the Commonwealth.
Great Britain—History.
Asia—History.
World politics.
International relations.
History, Modern.
United States—History.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Asian History.
Political History.
International Relations.
Modern History.
US History.