This collection of essays looks at Anglo-French relations from the Second World War to the advent of Margaret Thatcher's government in a new light, focusing on the work of Britain's ambassadors to France. In particular, it looks at moves towards deeper European integration, a key theme in twentieth century British foreign policy.

James Ellison, Queen Mary, University of London, UK Daniel Furby, Fipra International Chris Goldsmith, De Montfort University, UK Edward Hampshire, Royal Military Academy, UK Piers Ludlow, London School of Economics, UK Alastair Noble, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK Helen Parr, Keele University, UK Isabelle Tombs, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK