America, for and against: European faultlines in the Twentieth Century
Conference Theme: Faultlines: Cohesion and Division in Europe from the 18th Century to the 21st ; Panel 18: Perspectives on Europe's Political Faultlines ; This paper will focus upon European elite views of the United States during the first half of the twentieth century, especially attitudes towards the possible involvement of the United States in international affairs. It will look particularly at British elites, but where possible will also bring in significant figures from other European countries. The paper will begin by discussing the British "Round Table Group" of the early twentieth century, the men often known as Lord Milner's "kindergarten", several of whom saw a potential alliance with the United States as the most feasible solu. ; postprint
