Larsen, Daniel
Plotting for Peace: American Peacemakers, British Codebreakers, and Britain at War, 1914-1917
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108708197
- author:
- Larsen, Daniel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 444
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Britain's Secret Peace Efforts: A New Account of 1916. In December 1916, Britain was facing an economic crisis and increasingly dependent on the US. As rival factions within the government battled over whether to seek a negotiated end to the First World War, a secret peace initiative was underway. This book tells the story for the first time of how this effort unfolded, revealing the complex battle between those who supported President Woodrow Wilson's efforts to convene a peace conference and those who aimed to sabotage these plans. British intelligence played a crucial role in this conflict, clandestinely breaking American codes and using the decrypted messages to influence policy. The Treasury was terrified of looming financial catastrophe, while Lloyd George and the generals pushed for a more aggressive approach. This book's findings transform our understanding of British strategy and international diplomacy during the war. With its unique insights into Britain's secret peace efforts, this book offers a fresh perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in the country's history.
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