The Churchill-Eisenhower Correspondence, 1953-1955 [Paperback]

Winston Churchill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 2001

These reflective, philosophical letters between British prime minister Winston Churchill and U.S. president Dwight D. Eisenhower provide insights into the relationship between the two statesmen and their countries as well as their hopes and fears about the postwar world.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

During the period when Dwight Eisenhower and Winston Churchill held office as U.S. president and British prime minister, they kept up a regular correspondence apart from official communiques. Though revealing little of a personal nature, the letters--here in their first publication--provide insight into their views on the Soviet Union, German rearmament, the European Defense Community, the Korean armistice, the Quemoy-Matsu crisis and the development of atomic weapons. Boyle, a lecturer on American history at the University of Nottingham in England, supplies sufficient information for readers to understand the context of such exchanges. On the surface, the letters reflect the "special relationship" between the U.S. and Britain dating back to WW II, but in substantial policy matters, they reveal a gap growing between the two nations. Churchill's efforts to secure atomic information for Britain fell far short of his expectations, for instance, and he was unsuccessful in drawing Eisenhower into joint negotiations with the Egyptians. Nor did the prime minister, apparently, exert much influence over American policy in the Far East. Photos.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Though limited in scope, the correspondence between these leaders makes an important contribution to the growing body of literature pertaining to the Eisenhower administration. The correspondence touches on several crucial postwar issues, including the British role in Egypt, Soviet-American relations, Far Eastern diplomacy, and NATO. Churchill often takes a paternalistic tone, hoping to persuade his younger colleague of the commonality of British interests and American foreign policy. Eisenhower is always a respectful listener, but clearly independent in his decision making. Boyle, a lecturer in American history at a British university, does an admirable job in editing the correspondence and provides an excellent series of introductions to the various topics; contiguous footnotes greatly enhance the book's value for students and casual readers. Recommended for libraries with large American or British collections.
- Joseph W. Constance Jr., St. Anselm Coll., Manchester, N.H.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press; 2nd Edition edition (February 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807819107
• ISBN-13: 978-0807819104
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,432,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)