Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-348) and index.
1. The era of the two world wars -- 2. Post-war adjustments -- 3. Asia, Middle East, Europe: No Respite I -- 4. Defence and Diplomacy -- 5. East of Eden -- 6. Finding a role? -- 7. Losing a role? -- 8. Asia, Middle East, Europe: No Respite II -- 9. Years of frustration -- 10. Towards a new order