Suez

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Britain's End of Empire in the Middle East

By Keith Kyle

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Suez by Keith Kyle delves into the intricate geopolitics surrounding the 1956 Suez Crisis. It examines the political motivations and the international tensions involving Britain, France, Egypt, and other global powers during this pivotal event in Middle Eastern history. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the crisis's impact on post-war international relations and the decline of British and French colonial influence.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a detailed exploration of the Suez Crisis, offering an in-depth analysis of political and military strategies during this pivotal event in history. It could appeal to those who appreciate insights into international diplomacy and its impact on 20th-century geopolitics.

Suez

A work on the Suez Crisis. It draws on a documentary evidence to tell this political, military and diplomatic story. It is suitable for those interested in the history of the twentieth century, military history and the end of empire.

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This title includes a new Foreword by WM. Roger Louis. On 26 July 1956, the British Empire received a blow from which it would never recover. On this day, Egypt's President Gamal Abdul Nasser nationalised the Suez Canal Company, one of the gems of Britain's imperial portfolio. It was to be a fateful day for Britain as a world power.

Britain, France, and Israel subsequently colluded in attacking Egypt, ostensibly—in the case of Britain and France—to protect the Suez Canal but in reality in an attempt to depose Nasser. The US opposition to this scheme forced an ignominious withdrawal, leaving Nasser triumphant and marking a decisive end to Britain's imperial era.

In this, the seminal work on the Suez Crisis, Suez by Keith Kyle draws on a wealth of documentary evidence to tell this fascinating political, military, and diplomatic story. Including new introductory material, this revised edition of a classic work will be essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the twentieth century, military history, and the end of empire.

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Suez by Keith Kyle has been praised as a definitive and compelling account of the Suez Crisis. Reviews highlight its depth, surpassing earlier works, with one noting it redefines context for future scholarship. Another emphasises its quality compared to previous, less comprehensive treatments of the subject.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848855335

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: I.B. Tauris

Illustration: 8 page bw plate section

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 1075g

Pages: 712

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African History History & Military Keith Kyle Middle Eastern History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Keith Kyle (1925-2007) worked as a journalist, broadcaster, author and scholar throughout the world over the course of his long career. Among his many publications are 'Whither Israel?: The Domestic Challenges' (with Joel Peters), 'The Politics of the Independence of Kenya' and his autobiography 'Keith Kyle: Reporting the World'. He remained actively involved in international history and politics until his death in 2007.