The Eden-Eisenhower Correspondence, 1955-1957

by Boyle, Peter G.; Eden, Anthony; Eisenhower, Dwight D.

• ISBN13: 9780807829356
• ISBN10: 0807829358
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-04-30
• Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Pr

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Abbreviations	ix
Introduction	1	(6)
The Personalities	7	(46)
The Issues	53	(26)
CORRESPONDENCE, PART I
From Eden's Accession to the Outbreak of the Suez Crisis, April 1955- July 1956	79	(70)
CORRESPONDENCE, PART II
The Suez Crisis and Eden's Resignation, July 1956- January 1957	149	(42)
Conclusion	191	(20)
Bibliographical Essay	211	(8)
Index	219