The Eden-Eisenhower Correspondence, 1955-1957 - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0807829358 ISBN 13: 9780807829356

Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press, 2005

Synopsis

The personal correspondence between President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Prime Minister Anthony Eden during the time they were simultaneously in office tells the dramatic story of a relationship that began with great promise but ended in division and estrangement. Many of the letters have only recently been declassified, making it possible for the first time to publish this unique historic collection in its entirety.

Peter G. Boyle's introduction, annotations, and conclusion provide context for the letters--details about the personalities and careers of Eden and Eisenhower and major issues that influenced the Anglo-American relationship up to 1955, such as relations with the Soviet Union, nuclear concerns, colonialism, the Middle and Far East, economic issues, and intelligence matters. The letters themselves offer an intimate look into the special connection between Britain and the United States through the often eloquent words of their leaders. They offer particular insight into the Suez Crisis of 1956, when Eden's and Eisenhower's views greatly diverged over the use of force to resolve the situation. Their personal relationship cooled from that point on and ended with Eden's resignation in January 1957.

About this title

Book Description:

"Tell[s] us a good deal about the two protagonists and about the relationship at the top between the United States and Britain. . . . The contextual and biographical material gives the reader an excellent, synthetic overview of both the international politics and the historiography of the period and the two leaders."-- Journal of Cold War Studies

From the Inside Flap:

This volume collects all the correspondence (much of it newly declassified) between Prime Minister Anthony Eden of Britain and U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower during their concurrent time as heads of state. It gives significant details about intelligence operations and offers particular insight into the Suez Crisis of 1956.

About this edition

• Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0807829358
• ISBN 13: 9780807829356
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Boyle Peter G.