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Tony McCulloch

Tacit Alliance: Franklin Roosevelt and the Anglo-American 'Special Relationship' Before Churchill, 1937-1939

Tacit Alliance: Franklin Roosevelt and the Anglo-American 'Special Relationship' Before Churchill, 1937-1939

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Tony McCulloch's book "The Special Relationship: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Britain, and the Coming of World War II" explores the origins of the Anglo-American special relationship in the diplomacy of Roosevelt's administration, focusing on the role of Franklin Roosevelt as the central figure. It provides detailed coverage of Anglo-American relations from 1937 to 1939, highlighting the importance of economic diplomacy and the role played by Canada. Despite mutual doubts, Roosevelt's speeches laid the foundation for the relationship that Winston Churchill desired.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press


The origins of the Anglo-American special relationship can be traced back to the diplomacy of Roosevelt's administration. This comprehensive book provides the most detailed coverage of Anglo-American relations from 1937 to 1939, with a particular focus on the role of Franklin Roosevelt as the central figure in these relations. It demonstrates how Roosevelt's key speeches laid the groundwork for the development of his attitude towards the United States' relationship with Britain.

The book also considers the importance of economic diplomacy in Anglo-American relations, examining the role played by Canada in the making of the special relationship. Despite the mutual doubts afflicting the governments and public opinion on both sides of the Atlantic during these years, McCulloch argues that thanks largely to Franklin Roosevelt, considerable progress was made in establishing an ideological and strategic understanding between the two democracies. This laid the foundation for the special relationship that Winston Churchill desired during and after the Second World War.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable contribution to the study of Anglo-American relations, offering a detailed and insightful analysis of the period from 1937 to 1939. It sheds light on the role played by Franklin Roosevelt and highlights the importance of economic diplomacy in shaping the special relationship between the United States and Britain.


Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399527781

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