Suez 1956: A Personal Account
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the autumn of 1956, the world held its breath as Britain, France, and Israel launched a audacious military intervention against Egypt following President Nasser's nationalisation of the Suez Canal — and Selwyn Lloyd, serving as Britain's Foreign Secretary, was at the very heart of it. Suez 1956: A Personal Account presents a rare, first-hand chronicle of one of the most defining and controversial episodes of post-war British history, offering an insider's perspective on the diplomatic manoeuvring, political pressures, and fateful decisions that shaped the crisis and ultimately redefined Britain's place in the world. Lloyd's account is a document of profound historical significance, written with the measured authority of a statesman who bore direct responsibility for the events he describes. His narrative illuminates the complex interplay between ambition, alliance, and humiliation — revealing the tensions with Washington, the secret protocols of Sèvres, and the crushing pressure that forced a British withdrawal. For anyone seeking to understand the moment Britain's imperial confidence was irrevocably shattered, this candid testimony raises as many questions as it answers.
Author: Selwyn Lloyd
Format: Hardback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the autumn of 1956, the world held its breath as Britain, France, and Israel launched a audacious military intervention against Egypt following President Nasser's nationalisation of the Suez Canal — and Selwyn Lloyd, serving as Britain's Foreign Secretary, was at the very heart of it. Suez 1956: A Personal Account presents a rare, first-hand chronicle of one of the most defining and controversial episodes of post-war British history, offering an insider's perspective on the diplomatic manoeuvring, political pressures, and fateful decisions that shaped the crisis and ultimately redefined Britain's place in the world. Lloyd's account is a document of profound historical significance, written with the measured authority of a statesman who bore direct responsibility for the events he describes. His narrative illuminates the complex interplay between ambition, alliance, and humiliation — revealing the tensions with Washington, the secret protocols of Sèvres, and the crushing pressure that forced a British withdrawal. For anyone seeking to understand the moment Britain's imperial confidence was irrevocably shattered, this candid testimony raises as many questions as it answers.