The Suez Crisis of 1956 was more than a failed military operation-it marked the definitive end of Britain and France's roles as global colonial powers and ushered in a new era dominated by superpower rivalry. In Suez Crisis 1956: End of Empire in the Desert , Alexander Wilson provides a masterfully researched and vividly narrated account of this pivotal conflict, revealing the high-stakes diplomacy, strategic miscalculations, and international backlash that forced the old empires to retreat from the global stage. Through ...
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The Suez Crisis of 1956 was more than a failed military operation-it marked the definitive end of Britain and France's roles as global colonial powers and ushered in a new era dominated by superpower rivalry. In Suez Crisis 1956: End of Empire in the Desert , Alexander Wilson provides a masterfully researched and vividly narrated account of this pivotal conflict, revealing the high-stakes diplomacy, strategic miscalculations, and international backlash that forced the old empires to retreat from the global stage. Through a detailed exploration of Gamal Abdel Nasser's rise, the secret collusion between Britain, France, and Israel, and the decisive role played by the United States and the Soviet Union, Wilson shows how the crisis reshaped global geopolitics and energized anti-colonial movements around the world. From battlefield tactics to boardroom diplomacy, from oil politics to Cold War maneuvering, this book presents a comprehensive and compelling chronicle of the moment the world order changed. Perfect for readers of modern history, international relations, and global strategy, Suez Crisis 1956 illuminates how a short-lived invasion sparked decades of transformation in the Middle East and beyond.
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