Amazon.com description: Product Description: The fourth edition of this bestselling title charts the course of British foreign policy from the end of the First World War and the Treaty of Versailles, to the social and economic effects of the Second World War. There is a particular focus and analysis of the issue of appeasement throughout the period, especially in the run-up to the Second World War. Public opinion and the role of key individuals is explored throughout and the narrative concludes with an interpretation of the causes of and reasons for British foreign policies across the period.

Throughout the book, key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips written by examiners provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.