Harold Macmillan and the Berlin Wall crisis, 1958-62 : the limits of interests and force

Drawing on newly released government papers, John Gearson assesses the development of Harold Macmillan's foreign policy during the Berlin Wall Crisis. Tracing the bitter alliance disputes of the crisis, Dr Gearson shows how Macmillan's attempts to chart an independent course, crucially undermined his standing with his European partners and revealed his confused approach to European security. Berlin is placed at the centre of consideration of British foreign policy, making this book an important contribution to the historiography of the period. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Introduction....Pages 1-6 Britain and the Problem of Berlin....Pages 7-32 The Deadline Crisis....Pages 33-55 The Voyage of Discovery....Pages 56-78 The Limits of British Influence....Pages 79-110 Winning the Election....Pages 111-137 Disaster in Paris....Pages 138-164 The Wall....Pages 165-198 Conclusion....Pages 199-204 Back Matter....Pages 205-281