British Way in Warfare: Power and the International System, 1856-1956

In his groundbreaking book The British Way in Warfare (Routledge, 1990), David French outlined the skillful combination of maritime, economic and diplomatic power employed by Britain to achieve its international goals. Almost two decades later, this collection offers a reassessment of French''s thesis, using it as a lens through which to explore Britain''s relationship with various kinds of power ...