This book is a diplomatic history of Europe and the wider world over a period of 500 years, from the beginning of the sixteenth century to the early twenty-first century – with a crucial aspect.
The book reflects upon the development of diplomacy and diplomats in changing from acting solely in the national interests of their respective countries to increasingly engaging in international conflict resolution and peace-making. It will be an invaluable reading for students and practitioners of international history, international relations and international security.
Author(s): Nick Ridley
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 214
Cover
Endorsement Page
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Sixteenth-century diplomacy – and ‘the balance of power’
Significant developments in diplomacy
Notes
Chapter 2: The Thirty Years’ War
Significant aspects of diplomacy
Notes
Chapter 3: Westphalia 1648
Analysis
Notes
Chapter 4: On to Utrecht – wider conflict
Significant aspects of diplomacy
Notes
Chapter 5: Utrecht 1713
Analyses
Notes
Chapter 6: From Utrecht to Vienna
Significant aspects of diplomacy
Notes
Chapter 7: Vienna 1815
Notes
Chapter 8: Nation-states, and on to Paris
Significant aspects of diplomacy
Notes
Chapter 9: Paris 1919
Analyses
Notes
Chapter 10: Global war returns
Significant aspects of diplomacy
Notes
Chapter 11: Potsdam 1945
Analyses
Notes
Chapter 12: The late twentieth century – and into the twenty-first
Notes
Chapter 13: Conclusion
Bibliography and Works Consulted
Index
