Decolonization in Britain and France: The Domestic Consequences of International Relations by M. Kahler

Decolonization in Britain and France: The Domestic Consequences of International Relations by M. Kahler tries to explain why decolonization was done relatively smoothly in Britain but not so in France. The author tries to break down the barriers between international relations theorys and theorys of internal politics.

The argument is well-thought-out dealing with the various political parties and why for instance the conservative party in Britain which was pro empire actually manage to come out of decolonization stronger than the Labor Party which would theoretically get more from decolonization. The various reasons for the difficulties that France had are described. He makes a convincing argument.

An excellent book on an unusual subject. After all most books are interested in the creation of empires and not their breaking up.

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