Title: The last thousand days of the British empire
First published: 2007
Description: How and why did Britain win the Second World War, but lose its empire? This title analyses the losing hand that Britain was dealt at the end of the war and how that hand was played by Winston Churchill's successors. It also examines the role the USA played in the fall of the British Empire.
Subjects: British influences, Civilization, Civilization, Modern, Colonies, Decolonization, Foreign relations, History, Imperialism, Modern Civilization, Politics and government, World War, 1939-1945, Great britain, colonies, history, Great britain, foreign relations, united states, United states, foreign relations, great britain, Great britain, politics and government, 1945-1979, Great britain, foreign relations, 20th century, United states, foreign relations, 1945-1961, Churchill, winston, 1874-1965, World war, 1939-1945, great britain
Places: Commonwealth countries, Great Britain, United States
People: Winston Churchill Sir (1874-1965)
Time periods: 1945-1953, 1945-1964, 20th century, George VI, 1936-1952