This title focuses upon the major themes in British foreign affairs in the first half of the 20th century, including relations with the USSR, appeasement (contrasting the roles of Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill), Britain during World War II and the transition from Empire to Commonwealth. The text is fully supported by the use of contemporary source material, maps and chronological tables. The Access to History series is designed specifically to meet the needs of A level and Higher Grade history students.