Britannia Overruled has established itself as the pre-eminent overview of 20th century British foreign policy
- Surveys the transformation of the modern world through the spread of industrialisation, the emergence of new powers and the reaction against imperialism.
- Examines the reactions of British leaders to the upheavals of the twentieth century.
- Looks at imperial, industrial and financial policy, at the armed forces, at government institutions and at domestic politics.
- Draws on the work of political scientists to give the analysis a conceptual base.
