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This is the first of a two-volume study which analyzes the complex relationship between Britain and France in the 20th century. This volume runs from the period of intense imperial rivalry at the turn of the century, to the fall of France to Germany. Each of the two volumes is self-contained. The first of a two volume study, which will analyse the complex relationship between Britain and France in the twentieth century: a relationship which has been crucial to European politics and to both World Wars.This volume (fully self-contained) runs from the period of intense imperial rivalry at the turn of the century to the Fall of France. Philip Bell discusses diplomatic, economic and military policy, combining absorbing narrative with revealing commentary about the two countries.