Anglo-French Relations since the Late Eighteenth Century

Edited by Glyn Stone, Thomas G. Otte

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About the Book

This work, intended to commemorate the centenary of the Entente Cordiale in 2004, examines aspects of Anglo-French relations since the late eighteenth century when both Britain and France were pre-eminent great powers at war with one another through to the post-Second World War period when both had become rival second class powers in the face of American and Soviet dominance.

The chapters in this book examine and illuminate the nature of the Anglo-French relationship at certain periods during the last two hundred years, both in peacetime and in war and include political, economic, diplomatic, military and strategic considerations and influences. While the impact of Anglo-French relations is centred essentially on the European context, other areas are also considered including the Middle East, Africa and the North Atlantic. The elements of conflict, rivalry and cooperation in Anglo-French relations are also highlighted whether in peace or war.

This book was previously published as a special issue of Diplomacy and Statecraft.

Table of Contents

1. The Entente Cordiale and the Sea Serpent 2. Talleyrand and Britain, 1792-1838 3. Castlereagh and the Future of France, 1812-1822 4. Palmerston and Anglo-French Relations, 1846-1865 5. The Anglo-French Military Alliance during the Crimean War, 1854-1856 6. From 'War in Sight' to Nearly War: Anglo-French Relations in the Age of High Imperialism, 1875-1898 7. Georges Clemenceau’s Contacts with England, 1865-1920 8. The Anglo-French Victory on the Somme, 1916 9. Austen Chamberlain and Anglo-French Relations in the Locarno Era, 1924-1929 10. Anglo-French Mesententes in the Middle East: Intelligence, Liaison and Nationalist Disorder, 1919-1939 11. Yvon Delbos and Anthony Eden: Anglo-French Cooperation, 1936-1938 12. Anglo-French Mutual Cooperation during the Phoney War Period, 1939-1940 13. Ambassador Sir Ronald Campbell and the Fall of France, May-June 1940 14. Ernest Bevin, the French and Africa, 1945-1950 15. President Charles De Gaulle, Britain and the Atlantic Alliance, 1958-1967 16. Britain, France and Kissinger’s 'Year of Europe', 1973