The Entente Cordiale

Article abstract: The Entente Cordiale settles long-standing disputes between England and France and begins an era of improved relations that eventually make them allies in World War I.

Summary of Event

Rapprochement between Great Britain and France, culminating in 1904 in the Entente Cordiale, was born of the realization in both countries at the beginning of the twentieth century that each had more to gain by seeking the other’s friendship than by perpetuating hostile and dangerous imperialistic rivalry. Anglo-French conflict was possible at a number...

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