In the Pacific, Australia entered the multi-lateral ANZUS treaty, consolidating the nation's independence of Britain; Communist China pressed its claims to replace Taiwan on the Security Council; Queen Elizabeth II began her long reign; and adventurism by Egypt set the stage for the Suez crisis. Despite Stalin's death, the Soviet grip on eastern Europe grew.
Author Biography
Julius Stone (1907-1985) was Challis professor of jurisprudence and international law at the University of Sydney from 1942 to 1972, then adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales, until his death.
