The Continental Commitment

Focusing on the complexities of 'national interests,' this book offers a historical analysis of British political and military strategies, particularly in relation to Europe and the Iraq war. It examines the interplay between Britain's Continental commitments and its interventionist policies during the 18th century. Central themes include how Britain's emergence as a superpower in America and Asia was influenced by its Continental ties and the Hanoverian interests of the monarchy, alongside the domestic implications for the Crown's role as Electors of Hanover.